Anesthesia Block Nurse (P/T)

• 1.
• Follows the five Rights of Medication Administration.
• Verbalize to patients/family/significant other the medication they are receiving.
• Assesses the patient prior to administering medications noting allergies, parameters, potential side effects, effectiveness and intervening as needed.
• Reassesses and documents response according to hospital policy.
• 2.
• Coordinates and supervises the delivery of nursing care, including the delegation of tasks: 1.
• Maintains accountability for care delegated.

3. Actively works to promote a culture of safety

1. Assesses patients for potential safety risks. 2. Adheres to hospital policies and procedures regarding patient safety. Initiates interventions related to the risk factors identified. 3. Conducts bedside shift report and bedside rounds with peer on assigned patients at change of shift. 4. Demonstrate quality by documenting the application of the nursing process in a responsible, accountable, and ethical manner. 5. Ensures patient hand-off as appropriate when leaving for breaks.

4. Assesses learning needs of patient/family/significant other. Plans and provides appropriate instruction using applicable teaching methods. Assesses and documents patient/family/significant other response to teaching. 5. Cares for specific patient populations, despite location, as necessary.

1. Deliver Patient Centered Care

1. Embrace the cultural diversity and difference of patients and team members. 2. Respect the dignity of all individuals through the maintenance of the caring relationship. 3. Maintains open lines of communication inclusive of actively listening.

• 2.
• Meets accreditation, regulatory, and compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• 3.
• Works to promote a culture of learning and growth: 1.
• Seek experiences and formal and independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge.
• 2.
• Teach others to succeed through mentorship.

4. Performs other duties as assigned within the state nursing scope of practice.

Education: Associate's lvl dgre

Other Information: Current and unobstructed Connecticut Registered Nurse License (CT Hospitals)

American Nurses Association endorsed Certifications or Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses Certification Preferred (*Based on Certification specialty hours of work requirement).

Working Conditions

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Some occupational risk

Physical Effort

Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force

Physical Environment

Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Credentials: Acls, rn, bls

Company: Norwalk Hospital Association

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Unit: 417

Department: Recovery Room

Exempt: No

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