Registered Nurse - RN PACU
Location: Burnsville, Minnesota
Description: Minnesota Valley Surgery Center is employing Registered Nurse - RN PACU right now, this career will be settled in Minnesota. More complete informations about this career opportunity kindly see the descriptions. PACU RN- Registered Nurse
JOB SUMMARY:
The Registered Nurse will deliver competent and skilled care to patients and families according to their identified need! s. Nursing care is based on the nursing process and augments the medical plan of treatment. The Registered Nurse will promote excellent customer service and deliver collaborative patient care, demonstrating sound clinical judgment and appropriate decision-making abilities defined by evidenced based practice. The Nurse will maintain required certifications necessary for the job role.
M-F, flexible hours- .8 FTE. Experience in PACU, ICU, or ER required.
Education & Experience
Degree from an accredited school of nursing - Required
3 years minimum experience in an ASC or acute hospital OR
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification:
Current permit or license to practice professional nursing in the State of Pa.
Current BLS &/or ACLS, Certification as determined by the Nurse Manager
PACU RN- Registered Nurse
Prepares room, equipment and supplies needed for procedure, including anesthesia supplies.
Opens ste! rile packs and supplies, using Surgeon's preference card for s! pecific requests.
A preoperative assessment
In addition: checks chart, confirm consent, history and physical, laboratory results, allergies and confirms operative site.
Brings patient to Operating Room suite and assists patient to the operating bed after braking of gurney.
Positions patient for safe functional alignment, exposure of surgical site and to provide physical support.
Informs front desk of progress and Post Anesthesia Care Unit, other facility unit and/or front desk prior to transfer.
Assists Anesthesiologist with monitor leads, blood pressure cuff and oximeter placement and remain at patient's side during induction and positioning.
Prepares patient's operative site, again confirming procedure with Surgeon's history and physical.
Directs overhead spot lights and connects equipment such as electrocautery, suction and power equipment.
Performs sponge and needle counts and instrument counts, if required. Obtains any sterile! supplies needed throughout procedure.
Maintains an aseptic controlled environment.
Follows proper procedures regarding exposure to Category 1 tasks.
Follows proper procedures for handling hazardous waste materials.
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This career will be opened on: Thu, 01 Aug 2013 09:53:08 GMT
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