Registered Nurse PACU ASC Per Diem Azura

** PURPOSE AND SCOPE:*
* Supports FMCNA's mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy.  Adheres to the FVC/FMCNA Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and FVC/FMS policy requirements.

Provides direct nursing care pre, during and post procedure, under the direction of the Facility Manager and/or Charge Registered Nurse, utilizing standard nursing techniques to assist the physician in optimum patient outcomes following facility policies and procedures.

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* PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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* ** QUALITY:*
* + Responsible for supporting and driving FVC quality standards through meeting regulatory and accrediting body requirements and the practice of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), including use of FVC/FMS CQI       tools.

+ Assists with implementation of FVC quality goals and facility specific action plans in order to achieve FVC quality standards.

+ Accountable for outstanding quality of patient care, as defined by the FVC quality goals, to ensure that FVC/FMC policies and procedures are followed.

+ Responsible for addressing and acting on adverse events and action thresholds in collaboration with facility management.

+ Maintains integrity of medical records and other FVC administrative and operational records.

+ Complies with all data collection and auditing activities.

+ Maintains facility environmental integrity and safety.

** PATIENT:*
* + Obtains necessary medical history, discusses procedure and answers questions, and performs nursing assessment on the day of the procedure.

+ Provides education to patients and patient's family regarding post procedure care of vascular access.

+ Monitors patient condition before, during and after the procedure, especially patients having moderate sedation and contrast media injections for possible complications or reactions.

+ Acts as a resource for the patient to address patient concerns and questions.

+ Identifies and communicates patient related issues to facility management, as needed.

+ Completes documentation of patient information from admission to discharge in an accurate manner.

+ Confirm written orders, consents and lab work are completed and documented in accordance with facility policies. This includes appropriate preparation of lab requisitions; delivery to appropriate labs; reporting and forwarding of lab results to appropriate physician.

+ Maintains competency with all emergency operational procedures, and initiates CPR and emergency measures, as needed.

+ Administers medications and IV moderate sedation to patients as directed per physician's orders, and in compliance with FVC, company, federal, state and local regulations.

+ Acts as scrub technologist to assist the physician during procedure as needed; maintaining a sterile technique.

+ Assists with patient workflow by transporting patients as needed.

+ Performs point - of - care laboratory testing as directed per physician's orders and in compliance with FVC, company, federal, state and local regulations.

+ Performs IV insertion as per physician orders.

+ Performs additional tasks as designated by Physician, practicing in compliance with state regulations.

** PHYSICIANS:*
* + Provides regular and effective communication with physicians on an as needed basis.

+ Attends and participates in CQI meetings with physicians, reporting on assigned topics.

+ May assist facility management in working with the physicians and staff to verify all necessary instruments and equipment.

+ Assists the physician in completing and reporting state required adverse event reports and reporting internally as per FVC/FMC policy and procedure.

** MAINTENANCE/TECHNICAL:*
* + Operates appropriate facility equipment and technology, including but not limited to, patient monitors, defibrillators, medical recording devices, sterilizers and computers in a safe and efficient manner.

+ Inspects operation of all facility equipment and reports malfunctions, and maintenance needs to ensure the safe and effective operation of all vascular access equipment.

+ Inspects operation of all facility operating systems, including temperature checks in appropriate areas and physical structure of the facility and reports any issues to the Facility Manager.

+ Ensures a clean, safe and sanitary environment in the vascular access facility at all times.

+ Ensures all blood spills are immediately addressed according to the FVC/FMCNA Bloodborne Pathogen Control Policies.

** ADMINISTRATIVE:*
* + Assists with efficient utilization of medication, laboratory, inventory, supplies and equipment to achieve supply cost goals following all guidelines established in the FVC/FMS formularies.

+ May assist in the development and revision of any applicable policies and procedures related to the facility to ensure continuous process improvement.

+ Assists with Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities including monthly reports and attending meetings as required.

+ Assists with maintaining medication supply, including inventory control, checking for expired…