Ambulatory Surgery/Or Rn (Full Time)

Job Description
Ambulatory Surgery/OR RN:
Full Time (4-10 hour shifts)
Performs initial and ongoing assessment on all assigned patients, including a review of systems, as evidenced by appropriate documentation.
* Completes Admission Assessment in time frame established, according to Policy and Procedure.
* Establishes plan of care in timely manner, according to Policy and Procedure based on findings of initial assessment.
* Documents appropriate chart records reflecting modification of the Plan of Care according to patient response or changing needs.
* Documentation reflects patient's progress toward desired outcomes/goals.
* Plan of care includes anticipation of potential problems based on knowledge of disease process.
* Insures appropriate patient preparation as well as timely completion of chart prior to
Surgery, special procedure, transfer, or discharge.
* Administers medications and treatments as ordered by the physician and in accordance with
Policy and Procedure. Seeks input from Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse or Clinical Nurse
III/IV when unfamiliar with treatment, medication, or procedure.
* Establishes nursing care priorities and delegates accordingly. Sees that assignments are
Carried out as indicated in a timely manner.
* Reports pertinent observations and nursing actions to Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse.
* Notifies physician, in a timely manner, of any pertinent physical or emotional findings and documents appropriately.
* Evaluates and documents the patient's response to nursing and medical intervention in accordance with Policy and Procedure.
* Maintains constant awareness of potential safety hazards to patients, assuring necessary safety precautions are implemented.
* Reassesses patient according to unit-specific policy and procedures;
makes changes as necessary;
and documents appropriate information in patient's chart.
* Anticipates and responds to changes in patient's condition, based on knowledge of disease process.
* Performs other job-related duties within job scope as requested by Supervisor.