Registered Nurse - ASC - PreOp​/PostOp

JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Screen, assess, plan and evaluate the nursing care needs of patients pre-operatively, on the day of surgery, peri-operatively and post-operatively in accordance with established GU policies, procedures and protocols as needed.
• Compare lab reports as received from lab to verify tests ordered are reported to office.
• Prepare/administer injections per physician request and/or orders and assist physician as needed during patient exams and minor office surgical procedures.
• Verify new supplies, distribute as appropriately and assure proper stocking of exam and treatment rooms as needed.
• Perform recovery room nursing duties for the immediate post-surgical patient by monitoring airways, circulation, vital signs, and pain management.
• Assist the physician as needed during patient exams and minor office surgical procedures
• Conduct pre-operative review of records with anesthesia to determine clearance for surgery.
• Understands physician preferences and ensures those preferences are adhered to as indicated.
• Utilizes appropriate body mechanics in moving patients, stretchers, and OR tables and other equipment to prevent injury to patient and self.
• Recognizes emergency situations and responds effectively.
• Remains aware of safety precautions required to minimize the possibility of patient injuries
• Demonstrates knowledge related to maintenance, cleanliness, and sterilization of instruments and equipment.
• Maintains a sanitary environment for the provision of patient care.
• Checks for outdated sterile supplies.
• Functions independently according to job responsibilities and within scope of practice utilizing current standards of care.
• Takes personal initiative to maintain current ACLS.
• Attends all mandatory in-services, staff meetings, and participates in emergency drills.
• Completes annual competency and other required education as assigned.
• Always maintain confidentiality of records and patient information.

• Adheres to all GU policies, procedures, Code of Conduct and HIPAA requirements.
• Interacts with patients, fellow employees, physicians, and other stakeholders in a manner which encourages quality patient care, harmonious working relationships, positive customer relations, and enhances the image and reputation of the center.
• Demonstrates dependability and accountability.
• Demonstrates a willingness to help others.
• Supports GU by providing flexibility in assignment changes, dependability in attendance, punctuality, timely completion of assignments.
• Maintains a professional image through proper attire, language, and conduct.
• Keeps management informed of any malfunctions in instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Displays willingness to speak up about safety issues or change practices to enhance safety.

• Maintains current knowledge of surgical procedures and techniques.
• Knowledge of current practice related to hand hygiene, and sterile technique.
• Knowledge of current practice of decontamination, high level disinfectant, aseptic, and sterilization procedures.
• Demonstrates attention to detail by ensuring that all documentation is legible, complete, and accurate.
• Observes patient for symptoms which may indicate a change in condition; reports significant observations to the appropriate member of the medical team for immediate attention.
• Knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, systems, and objectives.
• Has knowledge of patient rights and strives to improve patient outcomes by respecting each patient's cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual values.
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory, compliance, and accreditation standards and requirements.
• Possesses critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrates a willingness to listen to others and expresses respect for differing opinions.
• Demonstrates leadership, effective organizing, and planning skills.
• Effective problem-solving skills to include data analysis and judgment to make effective decisions.
• High Impact Communication - Effective oral and written communication skills
• Computer Skills - Knowledge and basic use of computer skills.
• Always maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Other duties as assigned

• Work hours may vary based on patient care needs.
• Ability to sit/stand for long periods of time, ability to walk, bend, stoop, and stretch.
• Capability for overhead and low reaching activities.
• Requires coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to perform all clinical nursing tasks and to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, and occasional use of other office equipment.
• Requires normal range of hearing/eyesight/voice projection to record, prepare, and communicate appropriately.
• Physical strength for equipment needs and patient care activities; may require frequent lifting/moving up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting/moving more than 50 pounds.
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations, high stress/pressure, handles emergency or crisis situations, regular…