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Essential Duties, Tasks and Responsibilities                                                                                                                                

• Uses equipment effectively following manufacturer’s instruction for use                                                                                                         
• Uses proper techniques and procedures according to accepted standards of practice
• Assists with inventory of supplies, drugs, and equipment to maintain availability and stock levels in the admission area                                             
• Maintains order and cleanliness of PreOp/Admitting area                                                                                          
• Actively participates as a team member in support of the total pre-anesthesia care process
• Per Center Policy, uses two patient identifiers, identifies and validates the patient and procedure to be performed                              
• Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to prepare the pre-procedure area
• Provides comfort and reassurance to patient                                                            
• Maintains patient’s privacy and dignity                                             
• Utilizes the nursing process to perform safe and individualized nursing care throughout the pre-procedure process                                                                          Administers medication(s) per order of physician                                                                           
• Accurately comprehends and interprets physician orders and direction                                                                                                         
• Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to ensure continuity of patient care                              
• Evaluates patient condition and maintains accurate documentation during pre-anesthesia period

• Using the nursing assessment, monitors, and reports any observed abnormalities to the other members of the healthcare team                                                            
• Documents patient-care records and other forms accurately, legibly and in a timely manner, following policies and procedures                                                            
• Develops a plan of care, based on patient needs, related to the planned procedure and type of anesthesia

• Assesses the physical and emotional status of the patient in preparation of the planned procedure               
• Reviews post-procedure instructions with patient and responsible adult                                                                                                         
• Determines and documents patient and responsible adult understanding of the discharge instructions and indications for seeking emergent care                                                                                                         
• Organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel to provide effective and efficient case management                              
• Organizes nursing activities efficiently and effectively                                                                           
• Assesses each patient for fall precautions and addresses per Center policy                                                                                                                        
• Assists or supervises patients attire change (as necessary)                                                                                          
• Considers cost containment by using supplies economically and by managing efficient turnover time               
• Assists with supplies, drugs, and equipment inventories to maintain stock level and availability; maintains order and cleanliness of pre-procedure area(s)                                                                                                                             
• Transports patients as needed, observing policies, procedures, and safety requirements
• Attends all required education                              
• Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned                                                                           

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing
• RN with active license, no restrictions

If you are interested in working in an environment that provides exceptional patient care, please apply online or send resume to: Jess Sheppard at jsheppard@amsurg.com

Apply Now! Come Join our Team! We offer Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Plans, generous 401k match, Plus Work/Life balance by Paid Time Off

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