Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse (Indiana Ambulatory Surgical Associates) - Full Time

Duties

• and Functions
• Administers nursing care according to the established policies and procedures of the general nursing department and the Indiana Ambulatory Surgical Associates, Inc.
• Demonstrates adequate understanding of operative procedures and expected postoperative course.
• Displays complete knowledge and understanding of peri-operative nursing care in the freestanding ambulatory surgery setting.
• Monitors preop call process to ensure all informed consents, H&P’s, and preop testing is complete. Admits patients to preop area, assesses patient and prepares patient for surgery.
• Receives patient from surgery and evaluates needs of patient, administering care accordingly. Compares stability of vital signs with preop to establish parameters.
• Assesses and documents patient status. Carries out treatments and/or orders. Gives postoperative instructions. Makes postoperative telephone call.
• Demonstrates awareness of symptoms and possible complications of surgery and anesthesia. Initiates appropriate treatment in response to complications.
• Knowledge should be up-to-date on the actions of all pharmaceuticals and anesthetic agents.
• Administers nursing care following established policies for the technical aspects of care, i.e. medication administration, dressing change, care of IV sites.
• Utilizes the nursing process in patient assessment including the physical, psycho social, neurological and educational needs of the patients.
• Accepts full responsibility for all nursing care needed by assigned patients including treatments, IV starts, monitoring vital signs and patient teaching.
• Implements physician’s orders accurately with the knowledge and understanding of each order.
• Takes appropriate actions following established policies and procedures in emergency situations such as cardiac/respiratory crises or arrests, drug reactions, fire or disaster occurrences.
• Demonstrates knowledge and utilization of Universal Precautions in the care of the patient during the pre-and post-operative period and during surgical procedure. (i.e. proper hand washing technique, wearing of gloves and proper disposal of needles and infectious waste)

• Knowledge and Ability - Graduation from a state approved school of professional nursing.
• Continuing education in skills of working area.