RN Pre & Post Surgery
RN Pre & Post Surgery
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Job Description
Overview
CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
Responsibilities
As a Pre-Post Nurse at St Mary Medical Center you will work to ensure patients are prepared for surgery through extensive medical record review care coordination and hands on care delivery.
Youll begin each shift by delivering hands on care in our preoperative area ensuring patients are physically mentally and spiritually prepared for their procedure. You will then move to the Pre AdmissionTreatment (PAT) role where you will delve into upcoming cases ensuring patients have the appropriate labs medications treatments and consults prior to their scheduled surgery. You will work with various members of the care team to deliver care.
To thrive in this role youll heavily depend on your ability to multitask and react. Youll clinically care for your patients- remaining focused and attentive as you continuously monitor your patients throughout your shift. You also serve as their advocate- supporting their best interests when they cannot.
Assesses plans and implements nursing care while ensuring patient comfort
Anticipates identifies and responds to informational and emotional needs of patients and families
Guides and directs healthcare personnel (i.e. Patient Care Technicians) in caring for patients
Maintains knowledge of equipment setup maintenance and use (i.e. IV pumps monitoring equipment and drainage devices) Utilizes safeguards such as IV pump drug library and monitor alarms with necessary
Initiates emergency support measures (i.e. cardiopulmonary resuscitation protecting patient from injury)
Assists with patient care duties/tasks (i.e. emptying drainage devices ambulating and hygiene)
If you are committed to social justice health equity and prepared to deliver care in new innovative ways you belong with u
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Qualifications
- 6 months acute care experience
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
- Current basic life support (BLS)
- CNOR preferred
Employment Type
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