RN
Location: Rochester, New Hampshire
Description: Frisbie Memorial Hospital is at present looking to employ RN right now, this job will be placed in New Hampshire. Detailed specification about this job opportunity please give attention to these descriptions.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Position Objective:
The PACU RN reports to the Director of Surgical Services, and works under the direct supervision of the department's Clinical Coordinator. He/she is responsible for providing direct care to pre and post surgical patients.
This individual assures the provision of high quality patient care, utilizes equipment appropriately, fosters a cooperative and collaborative relationship with physicians, establishes and maintains good internal and external customer relationships. S/he fosters a team approach to providing patient care that is safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient and equitable. S/he performs all functions according to hospital policies, nursing standards of care, practice guidelines, and applicable regulatory and professional entities within the scope of RN practice.
Patient Population Served:
The PACU RN is expected to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on the physical ability, intellectual development, psychosocial education and safety needs of the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient.
Essential Position Functions:
The following functions must be able to be carried out by t he incumbent with or without reasonable accommodation:
Assessment in Phase I of Post Anesthesia recovery.
assesses patients on arrival to PACU utilizing ABC format and priorities care accordingly.
obtains pertinent data on arrival to PACU from Anesthesiologist/Nurse Anesthetist and OR nurse.
examines patients physical status
reviews all test results including neuropsychological, lab, x-ray for ongoing assessment and reporting to physicians.
assesses patient and family/caregiver for discharge needs.
re-assesses patient status at established time frames.
communicates patient needs/assessment to physicians, social work, and activities therapy staff
ensures thorough, accurate documentation of relevant data obtained during the assessment process.
ensures sensitivity toward patients and caregiver/family by eliciting patient's physical and emotional concerns, being a receptive listener, and providing an environment conducive to interviewin g.
Planning of Care
Coordinates and documents the interdisciplinary plan of care.
Develops teaching plans to meet the age specific needs of the pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients, family/caregiver.
Implementation of Interdisciplinary Plan
Acknowledges, validates accurate transcription, coordinates and implements physician orders.
Applies the interdisciplinary plan of care, monitoring for effectiveness.
Administers medications and monitors for desired, side or adverse effects.
Provides instruction to patient.
Applies behavior and supportive therapy approaches to accomplish behavior management.
Evaluating Plan of Care
Reviews and updates the interdisciplinary treatment plan in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, the patient and the family.
Communicates ongoing care needs to caregivers regarding discharge (nursing homes, group homes, families, etc.)
Accepts primary nurse role for assigned patients.
When assigned, assists Anesthesia provider in the Anesthesia Holding Area during the administration of regional blocks by providing sedation for the patient.
Maintains a safe therapeutic environment for patients, families, staff, corrects hazards promptly. Adheres to hospital safety policy and procedure.
Documents all pertinent information on the patient's medical record in an accurate, detailed manner adhering to procedures for charting.
Assumes Charge Nurse role upon demonstrated knowledge of responsibilities when assigned.
Participates actively in department meetings by contributing valuable input and demonstrating receptive listening skills.
Supports Department's customer service efforts. Provides service excellence to patients and their families, medical staff, peers, support services and other hospital personnel. Provides immediate and satisfactory problem resolution for valid customer complaints or refers complex customer ser vice problems to the Director.
Demonstrates knowledge of, and support for, hospital Mission and Values Statement, department goals and objectives. Assists in the formation and accomplishment of unit goals and objectives.
Develops and maintains professional relationship with physicians, peers, patients and their families, and medical support services.
Follows the principles of infection control as outlined in the Policy and Procedure manual.
Participates in the department's Performance Improvement program by collaborating with the department's PI representative in developing and implementing effective PI programs.
Assumes responsibility for own professional development and on-going education. Attends required hours of continuing nursing education per year.
Demonstrates a commitment to containing costs and efficient use of material resources.
Non-Essential Position Functions:
Performs other duties as assigned or as judgment of necessity dictates.
Position Qualifications:
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high stress work environment. Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
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This job will be opened on: Thu, 17 May 2018 06:37:01 GMT