Staff Nurse – RN (Ambulatory Surgery) – PRN

Florence, SC

TRACKING CODE

11184

JOB DESCRIPTION

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assesses needs of patients as assigned based on date collected through history, observation, physical examination and analysis of diagnostic data.
• Delegates, supervises, and evaluates the activities of other team members while simultaneously executing immediate directives and interventions in urgent or emergent situations.
• Plans individualized nursing care to meet the holistic age specific needs of patients.
• Provides appropriate nursing interventions, consistent with the Plan of Care and standards of practice, incorporating the Physician’s prescribed medical plans of care.
• Using Service Excellence standards, completes verification of Safe Surgery Checklist
• Fosters and environment that demonstrates caring, compassion, and respect for all patients, families, and visitors.
• Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms.
• Utilizes appropriate health and safety equipment to protect both patient and staff.
• Utilizes standard work in caring for central lines, foley catheters, pressure ulcers, ventilators (if applicable to unit), restraints and patients at risk for falls.
• Prepares Operating Room, Recovery Room and/or receiving area for patient/procedure.
• Position and prepare patient for procedure and/or diagnostic test.
• Contributes to the daily efficient performance of the department, as charge nurse when assigned (Advanced Resuscitative Certification appropriate to their patient population if serving in a Charge Nurse or PCS position).
• Serves as the communication liaison to family and members of the operating team.
• Contributes to the overall performance of the department through the precepting of novice employees.
• Contributes to the department growth and performance through hospital-system initiatives cultivating nursing involved Evidence Based Practices.
• Demonstrates continued professional growth through setting goals and participating in educational offerings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.Qualifications /Training:Licensed RNPrevious experience in Operating Room desired.

WORK SCHEDULE

Part time

JOB LOCATION

Florence, SC, United States

POSITION TYPE

Part time