Provides quality patient care for post-operative patients, in accordance with nursing Philosophy and approved standards.
Essential Functions:
- Performs w/in the established standard of post-anesthesia and critical care nursing.
- Utilizes the Standard of care in the assessment, planning implementation and evaluation of the surgical patient in the delivery of post-operative nursing care.
- Formulates care plans based on individual assessment of physiologic functions & problems identified pre-operatively & intra-operatively.
- Provides nursing care Utilizing Clinical knowledge & expertise, reacting immediately to adverse physiological changes w/in seconds, to reverse and revive the patient’s physiological functions.
- Renders nursing care following aseptic techniques.
- Assembles & communicates appropriate information in verbal or written reports in order to maintain continuity of care.
- Executes proper use of equipment & supplies used in recovery room area.
- Participates in the Surgery Department’s Quality Assurance Program.
- Promotes personal & professional growth by actively participating in continuing education programs.
- Participates in the professionalism of the Operating Room by showing Courtesy, compassion respect & adherence to the standards.
- Assumes other related duties as directed.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- 2 years current recovery room or critical care experience required.
- Current RN licensure in appropriate jurisdiction required.
- CPR required.
- ACLS certification required.
- Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
- Good oral and written communication skills required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification in IV insertion and therapy preferred.
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen.
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