Registered Nurse-PACU-Preop- PRN

Job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Uses nursing process including assessment (telephonic or in-person), nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, in order to provide safe effective outcomes. - Administers and charts medications as ordered by physician, reinforces and clarifies physician instructions and explanation of procedures to patient and companion. - Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and competence of designated skills identified for position in PRE-OP & PACU patient care duties, including ability to provide for patient care in emergency situations and based upon age-specific needs utilizing a development perspective. - Maintains and evaluates own clinical expertise and clinical practice, demonstrates the importance of continuing education to the performance of facility responsibilities and growth in profession. - Maintains flexibility with scheduling and job assignments in order to cover patient needs. Ability to work in multiple perioperative areas. - Fosters a positive and professional hospital environment by interacting with all persons in a considerate, helpful and courteous manner and by participating as a team member. - Participates in committees, work groups,...