RN - EH Day Surgery

Overview

The Carle Eureka Same Day Surgery (CEH SDS) Department is committed to our Nursing Professional Practice Model; we believe in caring relationships with our patients, families community and colleagues to provide exceptional care. Our dedicated nursing staff, nurse leaders, interdisciplinary team members and physician partners practice within our CEH SDS department and provide specialized outpatient medical and nursing care. All care is provided by highly trained staff who are able to utilize the most current technology and equipment.

CEH SDS staff assist with procedural patients – preparing them for surgery and/or discharging after procedure. CEH SDS staff also assist with outpatient medical treatments such as infusions, therapeutic procedures as well as other outpatient cares. The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via the utilization of the nursing process, nursing trends, technology, financial and human resources within the philosophy of the institution.

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days – American Heart Association (AHA)
• Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

Education:

College Diploma in Nursing

Work Experience:

(not specified)

Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service. Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice. Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team. Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs.

Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures. Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation. Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents. Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues. Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers, and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base.

Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution. Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies. Completes patient assessment reflecting patient condition and documents data in EPIC. Recognizes normal and abnormal findings and notifies physician appropriately. Establishes plan of case for patient and sets goals. Establishes IV on patients over 8 years old and practices the 5 rights for medication administration for all patients.

Participates in the time‑out process with OR RN.

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