RN, Registered Nurse - Endoscopy - Ambulatory Surgery Center

Company: Christus Health
Location: San Marcos
Posted on: November 17, 2023

Job Description:

Summary:Registered professional nurse who assesses, implements or delegates, plans, and evaluates total nursing care and functions in accordance with established philosophy, providing and directing patient care for a group of patients. Relates effectively with other shifts/departments for optimal continuity of care. Provides clinical supervision for entry level nurses and assists in their development. This position is for a GI RN for pre operative, circulation, and post op of GI procedures.Responsible for admitting the patient to the clinical area and providing nursing care to the preoperative patient, as well as, developing a nursing care plan specifically designed for the individual patient.The staffing of the Center is based on a teamwork concept. Employees may be cross-trained in other clinical areas and may be expected to perform duties other than their normal ones as staffing and patient needs change.We are also looking for one to deliver nursing care in the Post-Operative Care Unit (PACU) to patients entering the postoperative phase of treatment, responsible for assessing the patient's condition and readiness for discharge.The staffing of the Center is based on a teamwork concept. Employees may be cross-trained in other clinical areas and may be expected to perform duties other than their normal ones as staffing and patient needs change.Pre-OpEnsures the preoperative area has a clean and therapeutic environment for all patients at all timesEnsures supplies and equipment needed are available and in good working orderAdmits the patient to the unit and prepares him/her for the scheduled procedureMakes initial assessment and determines the nursing needs of the patientExplains nursing procedures and actions taken to help reduce anxietyIdentifies patient's physical and mental statusMonitors the patient's medical condition and reports any significant changes to the admitting physician or anesthesiologistAssures surgical consent and preoperative test results are in the medical record prior to proposed procedureReports any important health history facts to the operating room nurseGives patients and family members emotional support as necessaryDocuments patient care delivered, accurately in the medical recordPerforms other nursing duties as assignedMaintains established Center/departmental policies and proceduresMaintains confidentiality of patient and Center related businessDevelops and maintains an effective working relationship with patients, families, visitors and other Center employeesDocuments concisely, precisely and accurately on all records or documents as indicated by policy.Participates in Quality Assessment activities as directed for the continuous improvement of patient care and Center businessPACUEnsures that the PACU has a clean and therapeutic environment for all patients at all timesEnsures supplies and equipment needed are available and in good working orderAdmits the patient to the unit and monitors recovery from anesthesia and surgical procedureMakes initial assessment and determined the nursing needs of the patientFollows and implements physician's orders and performs all required nursing activitiesExplains nursing procedures and actions taken to help reduce anxietyIdentifies patient's physical and mental statusMonitors the patient's medical condition and reports any significant changes to the admitting physician or anesthesiologistDocuments accurately in the patient's medical record the care received and the progress in the recovery processAssures that the patient fits the documented criteria prior to dischargeGives patients and family members emotional support as necessaryPerforms other nursing duties as assignedMaintains established Center/departmental policies and proceduresMaintains confidentiality of patient and Center related businessDevelops and maintains an effective working relationship with patients, families, visitors and other Center employeesDocuments concisely, precisely and accurately on all records or documents as indicated by policy.Participates in Quality Assessment activities as directed for the continuous improvement of patient care and Center businessQualifications:Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing or vocational schoolLicensed to practice in the statePrevious preoperative care experience preferredPrevious PACU experience preferredACLSBLSWork Type:PRN

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