Provides quality patient care for pre-operative and post-operative patients, in accordance with nursing philosophy and approved standards. Essential Responsibilities:Performs within the established standard of pre- and post- anesthesia nursing and critical care nursing. Utilizes the standard of care in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the surgical patient in the delivery of pre-operative and post-operative nursing care. Formulates care plans based on individual assessme... more details
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Job Summary:
Provides quality patient care for pre-operative and post-operative patients, in accordance with nursing philosophy and approved standards.
Essential Responsibilities:
Performs within the established standard of pre- and post- anesthesia nursing and critical care nursing.
Utilizes the standard of care in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the surgical patient in the delivery of pre-operative and post-operative nursing care.
Formulates care plans based on individual assessment of physiologic functions and problems identified pre-operatively and intra-operatively.
Provides nursing care utilizing clinical knowledge and expertise, reacting immediately to adverse physiological changes within seconds, to reverse and revive the patients physiological functions.
Renders nursing care following aseptic techniques.
Assembles and communicates appropriate information in verbal or written reports in order to maintain continuity of care.
Executes proper use of equipment and supplies used in the pre-operative area and the recovery (Stage I and Stage II) area.
Participates in the Perioperative Services quality assurance program.
Promotes personal and professional growth by actively participating in continuing education programs.
Participates in the professionalism of the Perioperative Services by adhering to the standards.
May be required to administer conscious sedation after appropriate training and competency requirements are met
Assumes other related duties as directed.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
A minimum of two (2) years current PACU or critical care experience required.
Education
High School Diploma or GED required.
License, Certification, Registration
This job requires credentials from multiple states. Credentials from the primary work state are required before hire. Additional Credentials from the secondary work state(s) are required post hire.
Registered Nurse License (Virginia) within 6 months of hire AND Registered Nurse License (Maryland) within 6 months of hire
OR
Compact License: Registered Nurse within 6 months of hire
Registered Nurse License (District of Columbia) within 6 months of hire
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Basic Life Support from American Heart Association
Additional Requirements:
Good oral and written communication skills required.
Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software required.
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