Registered Nurse ASC (RN) PRN (31781)

Responsibilities

• Verifies patient consent for procedures and ensures patient confidentiality.
• Obtains and documents health history, vital signs, health risk factors and assesses patient.
• Provides patient care based on practice guidelines, standards of care, and federal/state laws and regulations.
• Documents patient assessment and intervention data using established medical record forms/automated systems and documentation practices.
• Maintains/reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information.
• Organizes documentation and accurate recording of pertinent clinical data to establish a concise record of the health care delivered.
• Affirms and documents appropriate follow-up of patients.
• Responds to incoming patient procedure-related phone calls.
• Provides safe and proficient assistance to the patient and physician during procedures.
• Obtains a thorough understanding of each procedure and the equipment used during procedures.
• Learns scope reprocessing techniques utilized by the facility.
• Has knowledge of preparation and administration of all medications used in the facility.
• Uses complete assessment skills to monitor the patient and proceed with corrective measures where indicated.
• Provides pre and post-procedure teaching to patients.
• Attends and actively participates in department meetings and in-services offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN).
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state.
• Current BLS certification.
• Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.