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Registered Nurse (Prep & Recovery) - Full Time Days
Location:
Ithaca, NY
Description:
Job Description Job Title : Registered Professional Nurse Departmen t : Prep & Recovery Unit (Surgical Services - Main or Surgicare) Reports To : Supervisor/Manager of PACU/Surgicare Job Summary : The Prep & Recovery Unit RN cares for patients who will be receiving anesthetic care and who are recovering from anesthesia after surgery. They monitor pre and post-operation vital signs, assess levels of consciousness, and carefully observe patients for any side effects from anesthesia. Job Responsibilities include : Performs and documents an accurate assessment on each assigned patient within established standard of care. Identifies a patient's immediate needs on admission and establishes daily goals. Assures knowledge of Advance Directives. Reassessment of patient condition is accurately completed and documented. Responds to changes in condition quickly and appropriately. Assessment of any allergies and/or infection control techniques. Knows what procedures will be and has been performed. Reports to charge person, surgeon and anesthesia any variation patients have from established plan or change in patient condition. Individualizes plan of patient's care based on surgical procedure and utilizes guidelines in planning care. Plans and organizes self to meet patient care requirements and unit needs within shift. Stays beyond as necessary. Able to recognize priorities within patient care and act accordingly especially with pain management and documentation. Completes Phase I and/or II record at end of each case. Demonstrates accuracy in data collection with utilization of Ambulatory Surgery record and patient chart for: H&P Lab Values Confirms surgical outcome with anesthesia and any event with anesthesiologist post op. Administers optimal patient care by obtaining information regarding procedure. Ability to problem solve through any variation in the plan of care in a calm, efficient manner. Reinforce patient teaching within scope of practice. Documents flow sheets, graphic sheets, and anesthesia signature are completed by end of recovery phase and reflects patients progress toward established goals. Demonstrates complete order entry of all tests and procedures. Ability to appropriately problem solve incidents on the unit. Communicates incident information and action taken to the appropriate people. Assists on other units as the need arises to assure house-wide staff planning. Ability to appropriately report any incident and/or complaint on the unit. Maintains accountability for nursing judgement and actions. Accepts constructive feedback and follows through with suggestions and/or recommendations. Anticipates potential and actual environment safety hazards and takes appropriate actions. Demonstrates standard precautions and infection control techniques with use of appropriate signage. Maintains patient's environment. Fulfills all full-time or part-time requirements for hours worked for which hired (FT - 37.5, PT - 30.0, etc) Fulfills all weekday and weekend on call requirements - this applies to FT and PT Exception is to individuals based at Surgicare Requirements : Education - Graduate of an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred. ACLS, PALS Experience - 1-3 years OR experience preferred. Licensure - Current NYS RN license Physical Requirements - Able to lift 20 pounds. Moving, lifting or transferring patients may involve lifting of up to 50 pounds. Ability to stand for long periods of time. Indicates Essential functions Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Company:
Cayuga Medical Center
Posted:
January 25 on ApplicantList
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Registered Nurse (Prep & Recovery) - Full Time Days is a Nurse & Healthcare Registered Nurse Job at Cayuga Medical Center located in Ithaca NY. Find other listings like Registered Nurse (Prep & Recovery) - Full Time Days by searching Oodle for Nurse & Healthcare Registered Nurse Jobs.
Registered Nurse (Prep & Recovery) - Full Time Days is a Nurse & Healthcare Registered Nurse Job at Cayuga Medical Center located in Ithaca NY. Find other listings like Registered Nurse (Prep & Recovery) - Full Time Days by searching Oodle for Nurse & Healthcare Registered Nurse Jobs.