Description:
JOB SUMMARY
The Pre-operative / Post-operative nurse is a professional Registered Nurse (RN) who administers care to patients undergoing a surgical or endoscopy procedure. Providing pre-procedure admission and post-anesthesia care via interviewing, monitoring, assessment, and providing intervention to patients assigned to his/her scope of care. This RN must effectively prescribe, delegate, and coordinate nursing care for patients undergoing general, regional and local anesthesia.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Assess patients prior to surgery.
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Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records by reviewing patient’s medical history.
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Ensure that operative and informed consents are signed.
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Provide instruction for pre-operative and post-operative care information.
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Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
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Initiate IV’s, assure pre-testing results are complete and available.
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Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care needs.
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Prepare patients for and assist with prepping of patients for procedures i.e., shave, cleaning surgical area if applicable.
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Maintain patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
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Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations, calling for assistance from health care support personnel.
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Maintain a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport.
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Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
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Perform other essential duties as assigned.
Requirements:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
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High school diploma or equivalent.
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Graduate of accredited school of professional nursing.
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Currently licensed to practice as a professional registered nurse in the state of Missouri.
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Clinical Nursing experience required.
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Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic.
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Current BLS required.
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Current ACLS or obtain within 6 months of hire.
