RN PrePACU Orthopaedic Surgery Center OSC Derry
RN PrePACU Orthopaedic Surgery Center OSC Derry
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Job Description
Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for assessing planning implementing and evaluating nursing care for ambulatory surgical and pain management patients from simple to complex with multisystem issues in a safe and therapeutic environment. The RN uses knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan assesses data reflective of the patients status and interprets information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his/her age specific needs. The RN engages in caring relationships with patients families and significant others. Works collaboratively with other health care workers and uses sound judgment while performing nursing and medical interventions. Reports to the Director and/or Resource Nurse. May participate in supervision of the Surgical Technologist and Patient Care Coordinator.
Education
Associates Degree (A.D.)or Bachelors Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited School of Nursing.
Certification Registration & Licensure
Certification required to obtain: BCLS and ACLS certification within 3 months of hire
Licensure required: Current New Hampshire State Registered Nurse license.
Experience
Evidence of experience in working effectively and positively with patients care providers and the multidisciplinary team. Evidence of the ability to perform as a member of a team.
Responsibilities
Delivers care to patients effectively and safely according to facility policy.
Teaches the patient and/or significant other(s) about the plan of care. Prepares patients and/or significant
other(s) to manage their care after discharge.
Manages the care of simple to complex multisystem patients by using time and resources efficiently.
Administers medications effectively efficaciously and safely.
Gathers data through history taking and physical assessment and interprets data in order to plan and
implement interventions to meet patient care needs.
Develops evaluates and revises patients plan of care and nursing actions in response to patients needs.
Bases nursing actions by applying principles of purposeful organized thinking to make sound clinical
judgment/decisions.
Participates and engages in center activities.
Documents care provided and patients progress toward attainment of desired outcomes.
Directs and supervises others (nursing students orientees surgical technologists) in the performance of
delegated nursing activities.
Leads the health care team.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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Physical and Work Requirements
The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those that will be encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The Dictionary of Occupational Titles Material Handling Classification is MEDIUM. The employee must regularly lift carry or push/pull up to 10 pounds frequently lift carry or push/pull up to 10 25 pounds and occasionally lift carry or push/pull up to 20 50 pounds.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to hear and speak. The employee is frequently required to bend and walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb do fine
motor kneel reach sit squat and stand.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision depth perception far vision near vision and peripheral vision.
The employee is frequently exposed to airborne pathogens bloodborne pathogens and bodily fluids. The employee is occasionally exposed to airborne contaminants electrical hazards shock moving mechanical parts nonweather related heat or cold radiation slippery surfaces toxic or caustic chemicals and variable weather conditions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Employment Type
Full-Time
