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07/23/2018
Registered Nurse – Recovery Room (PACU)
Grove City Surgery Center LLC
SUMMARY and PURPOSE OF POSITION: The Recovery Room Registered Nurse is accountable for the provision of nursing care in the assigned post-operative areas of the surgery center. Ensure patient needs are met in accordance with instructions of physician and facility administrative procedures. Participates in various quality activities as appropriate and as directed by the Director of Nursing, Medical Director and/or the Quality Committee(s). Provides nursing care to meet patient needs related to surgical condition and type of anesthesia administered, monitoring patient and informing surgeon and/or anesthesia provider of observed complications.
SCOPE OF POSITION: The Recovery Room Registered Nurse reports directly to the Director of Nursing. Although this position is specific to the post-anesthesia care area, cross-training to the pre-operative area is strongly encouraged.
MANAGEMENT & NON-MANAGEMENT
Mission and Cardinal Value: Models organizational mission and values through daily actions, decision making and priority setting; treats others in a manner which honors their dignity and worth.
Leadership: Sincerely strives to serve the needs of those with whom she or he works; builds relationships based on integrity; acknowledges mistakes and accepts accountability for work and actions; strives for continuous improvement both personally and professionally; recognizes achievements of others.
Stewardship: Demonstrates keen commitment to cost effectiveness and sound business practices.
Service and Quality: Serves others with compassion and respect and, whenever possible, honors their choices; strives to deliver services that set community standards.
Decision Making: Makes decisions based on best information at the time; explains decisions to others and honors them; acts in a timely fashion; demonstrates flexibility and creativity in finding solutions; takes appropriate risks.
Communication: Relates to others in an honest, straightforward fashion; listens with a sincere attempt to understand and values divergent points of view; open to new ideas and embraces change.
Diversity: Demonstrates commitment to valuing individual needs and abilities both in the people we serve and in the workplace.
INFORMATION SECURITY:
Maintains confidentiality of log-on password(s) and security of other authentication devices (e.g., key fobs, proximity devices, etc.).
Ensures privacy and security of information entrusted to their care.
Uses company business assets and information resources for management-approved purposes only.
Adheres to all information privacy and security policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.
Promptly reports information security incidents to the Center’s Privacy Officer.
MAJOR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Quality / Safety / Regulatory Compliance
- Ensures efficient and effective post-operative nursing care is provided to all patients.
- Provides assistance to ensure the confidentiality, security and integrity of information in the Medical Record is maintained.
- Participates in the quality improvement process.
- Maintains compliance with all Board approved, facility policies and procedures.
Daily Operations
- Participates as a team member in support of the total peri-operative process.
- Effectively organizes time, equipment, supplies and personnel.
- Uses equipment effectively by anticipating patient needs and providing appropriate care.
- Confirms that proper techniques and procedures are used according to accepted Standards of Nursing Practice and organizational policies and procedures.
- Assists with the ordering, receiving, and storage of supplies.
- Maintains order and cleanliness of the post-operative area.
- Performs safe and individualized nursing care for the patient in the immediate post-operative/post-anesthesia period.
- Assesses and documents the patient’s physical and emotional status upon arrival in the recovery room.
- Documents post-anesthesia care and identity of second person in the recovery room during the patient’s recovery from anesthesia/sedation according to approved policies and procedures.
- Provides nursing care to meet patient needs related to surgical condition and type of anesthesia administered.
- Monitors patients and informs surgeon and/or anesthesia provider of observed complications.
- Performs thorough post-operative patient assessment prior to discharge of the patient.
- Assists in assessing the physical and emotional status of the patient in preparation for discharge.
- Develops a plan of care for the patient based on the assessment data.
- Reviews post-operative instructions, prescriptions from the surgeon and durable medical equipment (as applicable) with the patient and responsible adult and documents corresponding information in the patient’s medical record.
- Informs patient and family about appropriate care and procedure to follow upon returning home.
- Determines that patient and significant other understand conditions that require immediate care and methods to obtain those.
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing or designee.
Customer and Employee Satisfaction
- Promotes positive and effective working relationships among Center staff.
- Assumes responsibility for patient, physician and staff satisfaction as it pertains to the clinical areas.
- Responds appropriately to physician, patient and visitor complaints and communicates this information to the Director of Nursing in a timely manner.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Credentials, Licensure:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, Bachelor’s degree preferred
- High School graduate or GED certificate recipient
REQUIRED LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION:
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio
- Current BCLS, ACLS and PALS certification
Specialized knowledge:
Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. Additional languages preferred. Proficient in the use of computers; ability to multitask, problem solve, meet deadlines, adapt to changing priorities and situations and demonstrate excellent organizational skills.
Knowledge of state-specific and federal healthcare regulations and standards as these pertain to the clinical areas within an Ambulatory Surgery Center.
Strong verbal and written communication skills required. Must be detail oriented and organized. High integrity, including maintenance of confidential information. Must be able to exercise good judgement and positively influence others, including handling confrontations with poise and efficiency.
Type and Length of Experience:
- Previous work experience in a post-anesthesia care unit within an ambulatory surgery setting, acute hospital surgical department of no less than one (1) year.
- Previous work experience in a pre-operative area is preferred.
AGE SPECIFIC CARE COMPETENCIES
Knowledge and application of growth and development principles.
Utilization of effective communication strategies.
Implementation of specific technical factors.
AGE GROUPS SERVED
Pediatric (as per facility policy)
Adults
PHYSICAL DEMANDS BY POSITION
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close distance (e.g., working on a computer for prolonged periods of time).
Deadline for Submission: August 10, 2018
Contact: Cindy King RN
Email:: cindy.king@sullivanhc.net
