RN PrepRecovery (Endo) Days Mount Nittany, State College
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Job Location:
State College, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Pre and post procedural RN for Endoscopy Unit Mon-Fri - 8 hr day shift- no call no weekend. 1) Assesses and responds to the individual physical psychosocial anq spiritual needs of the patient through personal observation and interaction. Acts as a patient advocate. 2) Utilizes professional nursing skills and judgment; takes action to implement nursing care and treat the problems identified. 3) Communicates patient assessments to the appropriate individuals ensuring the coordination of patient care. 4) Demonstrates knowledge of diagnostic measures such as labs radiology EKG. Demonstrates skills in IV therapy. 5) Transcribes and implements physicians orders in an accurate and timely manner while admitting patient to the surgical center efficiently. 6) Documents in the patient clinical records via computer with accuracy and in a timely manner. Checks the required information on the patient record to comply with the correct surgical procedures. Completes final review of patient record to ensure all paperwork and activities such as site marking is complete and that anesthesiologist has spoken to the patient and family. 7) Provides appropriate and knowledgeable instruction/education to the patients and their families. 8) Decrements supplies according to policy. Utilizes supplies equipment and resources to contain costs without compromising patient care. 9) Assists with housekeeping duties such as cleaning and making beds as needed for patients. 10) Uses knowledge and critical thinking to assess and give appropriate nursing care. Recognizes patients needs; maintains airway monitors VS utilizes correct medication to control pain and consults with surgeon and anesthesiologist if any difficulties arise that affects the patient. Evaiuates patients status using discharge criteria. 11)When functioning as a float nurse maintains communications between all areas and is available to assist staff as needed to maintain flow; relieves staff for breaks and lunch in a timely manner and utilizes staff in a cost effective manner. 12)Other duties as assigned.
Shift: 8 hr day shift
Specialty Type: Nursing
Sub Specialties: Perioperative
General Certifications: General Certifications(BLS/BCLSACLS)Please CLICK HERE to view details.
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Food Handling
- Restaurant Experience
- Food Preparation Experience
- Food Service
- Kitchen Experience
- Hospitality Experience
- Guest Relations Experience
- Cooking
- Baking
- Sanitation
- Knife Skills
