Performs the primary functions of a Registered Professional Nurse in assessing, planning, implementing, educating and evaluating a designated group of patients in accordance with all established Nursing Standards and Hospital Policies. Is responsible for managing all assigned personnel, supplies and equipment on the unit and for promoting teamwork with all members of the healthcare team in conjunction with the HN. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission and values. Provides management and supervision of all phases of preanesthesia and Postanesthesia care, ambulatory surgery and pain management. Assures the safe and effective delivery of nursing care and Perianesthesia Nursing Standards.
Principle Accountabilities: % Of Time Spent
1. Promotes a safe environment by utilizing safety practices as established for unit/hospital-wide application.
Continual
2. Maintains an awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care.
10%
3. Assumes responsibility for planning/providing individual/unit training to achieve adequate skill levels for all personnel.
20%
4. Promotes cost-effective unit operations focusing on establishment of accurate nursing productivity measures/regular review of budgetary variances.
5%
5. Coordinates unit functions/responsibilities relating to management of the unit.
20%
6. Demonstrates the ability to establish/maintain rapport and working relations with patients, families and all members of the healthcare team.
Continual
7. Assesses own skills and knowledge and identifies personal objectives in order to improve overall performance as well as to enhance professional growth and knowledge.
1%
8. Committee participation/Education/Special Projects.
5%
9. Performs clinically as staffing requires.
35%
10. Performs other work duties as assigned.
4%
Total: 100%
Employee is required to walk continuously, sit and stand occasionally. Employee must lift/carry a light load (20# max) or medium load (50# max) occasionally and rarely (51-100#) with assist. Employee is occasionally required to bend, squat, kneel, climb or lift from waist to overhead. For repetitive action, employee is required to use both hands for simple grasping, pushing/pulling and fine manipulation. Employee is occasionally exposed to the following environmental conditions: fumes, radiation, electrical hazard and CRT terminal work. Employee is frequently exposed to blood borne pathogens. May be required to work in other area of the Surgical Services Department. May be needed to work other shifts.
(Occasionally: 1-33%, Frequently: 34-66%, Continuously: 67-100%)
The most significant of duties are included but this does not exclude occasional work assignments not mentioned or developmental duties.
Job Relationships:
Member of a nursing unit that interacts regularly with patients, physicians, families and visitors and a variety of nursing and ancillary personnel.
Takes direction from: Nurse Manager of SDS, PACU, PSTC, Director of Surgical Services, Administrator of Surgical Services
Provides direction to: RN, PCT, Unit Assistant, Secretaries, Greeters
Supervised by: Nurse Manager
Bachelor's degree in Nursing
