Registered Nurse

Description:

• Evaluates and completes assessment of patient needs to provide supportive care before, during, and after procedures while maintaining accuracy and completing records.
• Communicates pertinent information to co-workers.
• Provides a safe environment for the patient to prevent potential injury. Investigates and intervenes in problem situations, reporting appropriate information to supervisor and documents same.
• Maintains equipment and supplies.
• Cleaning and disinfecting equipment.
• Operates and troubleshoots specialized equipment and patient monitoring equipment.
• Anticipates and assists with maintaining adequate inventory of supplies and medications.
• Accountable for administration of drugs, (with exception of IV procedures) and other therapeutic and diagnostic measures in a safe and accurate manner.
• Ensures informed signed consent completed prior to administration of sedation.
• Provides guidance to other staff members assisting with orientation.
• Consults with appropriate supervisor or physicians as needed.
• Seeks educational opportunities and accepts responsibility for own professional growth and development. Participates with in service opportunities and staff meetings.
• Accepts direction from supervisor or physicians and adheres to established routines.
• Maintains patient's rights to privacy by not discussing privileged information outside the work area or with in hearing range of visitors, family, or patients.
• Maintains flexibility and performs other duties as required.
• Functions within the legal limits of nursing practice.
• Refers situations beyond ability or function to proper person.
• Reports errors of commission/omission.
• Participates in performance improvement program.
• Assists in Code Cart Maintenance and Defibrillator Checks.
• Assists in completion of ASC patient log book.
• Initiates IV's and administers IV sedation under direction of physician.

Requirements:

• Must be a graduate of a college/university and/or accredited school of practical nursing.
• Must hold a current license from the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing to practice as a registered nurse.
• Current BCLS is mandatory. ACLS is preferred.
• Membership in local, state, and national societies is preferred.
• Current operating room experience of one year is preferred. CNOR is preferred. AORN professional affiliation is preferred. State annual education requirements are mandatory.

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