RN (Outpatient Surgery)

QUALIFICATIONS Education Graduate of an accredited school of nursing – RN/LPN Experience/Skills Preferably has at least one to two years’ experience in a clinical setting Acquires Outpatient Surgery education through clinical experience, on-the-job training, inservices, and continuing education Exhibits skills in assessment of patients, preoperative care, and postoperative care Recommended membership in AORN Proficiently reads, writes, and understands English Accurately reads fine print, supply labels, patient identification bracelets, the surgical schedule, and policies and procedures Accurately hears and follows verbal instructions Pushes and pulls heavy objects such as gurneys, patient beds, and OR beds Lifts patients and heavy boxes weighing up to 40 pounds Required Licenses/Certifications Registered Nurse licensed to practice in the state of Indiana CPR ACLS Working Conditions Works in a well-lit, air-conditioned environment with a temperature of 65ºF-72ºF and humidity of 45%-55% Wears hospital-provided scrub attire while on duty ROUTINE RESPONSIBILITIES Behavioral Expectations Consistently complies with established Behavioral Expectations RN Duties – Assessment/Planning Incorporates current clinical knowledge with established nursing practice to perform nursing intervention using the nursing process Applies knowledge of illness, trauma, surgical procedures, and anesthesia practice to the patient process Assesses the patient according to PACU standards and policies and initiates patient care based on the assessment process and the preadmissions process Evaluates the patient response to the care given to monitor the desired outcome Re-evaluates care as changes in patient condition occur Documents and updates assessments, interventions, and patient response to medical and nursing care Demonstrates independent decision-making and effective problem-solving related to patient care issues RN Duties – Communication & Accountability Uses all available sources of patient assessment information to ensure accurate data for nursing process Interacts appropriately with the medical staff and peers to benefit patient care Communicates pertinent information to coworkers, peers, and coordinators to facilitate patient care and/or departmental functioning Acts as a resource person regarding patient care and departmental policies and procedures for orientees, students, and other appropriate personnel Communicates with the patient in a way they understand Communicates assessment information with appropriate nursing staff at time of patient discharge Displays accountability by decision-making based on sound nursing judgment Demonstrates accountability for the patient’s right to considerate, private, and respectful care RN Duties – Miscellaneous Sets priorities in planning and implementing nursing care using sound nursing judgment Accepts responsibility for completion of patient care assignments Demonstrates ability to perform in a professional manner during crises and emergency situations Uses and supervises the use of supplies and equipment economically Participates in hospital and/or community activities to promote the growth of nursing and patient care Works on nursing department committees Participates in medical and nursing department monitoring, quality assurance, and improvement procedures Accepts other duties as assigned Part Time/Day Shift 48 hours/Biweekly