RN PreOp

General Summary Of Duties

Aids in providing nursing care to patients in an ambulatory surgical setting. Assumes full responsibility for patient care in accordance with physician's orders and center's policies. Monitors and controls the use and charging for supplies used in the center.

Supervision Received

Supervisor of Clinical Services

Essential Functions

• Assesses, develops, and implements total nursing care for the pre-operative patient
• Records and reports to appropriate persons all symptoms, reactions, abnormalities, and changes in the physical and/or mental conditions of the patients
• Administers medications and treatments ordered by the physician
• Cares and discharges pre-operative patients according to facility policies
• Reviews the pre-operative patient’s chart for accuracy and completeness
• Ascertains surgical consent is completed accurately, comparing it to the physician’s order and O.R. schedule
• Ascertains all pre-operative (lab work, chest x-ray, EKG, H&P) work up, if applicable, is in the chart and reports abnormal findings to the anesthesiologist and/or surgeon prior to the scheduled day of surgery
• Reports pertinent pre-operative information to the O.R. nurse
• Registers form and pre-operative worksheet
• Administers pre-operative sedation
• Allergies are questioned prior to administration of medication
• The intended action and side effects to medications are known
• Meds are documented on Pre-Operative worksheet including does time, and method of administration
• Functions independently in emergency situations
• Displays proficiency in nursing skills with emergency situations
• Able to make logical and quick decisions based on sound judgment
• Maintains patient and employee privacy and confidential information provided psychological support to patients and/or families
• Maintains rapport with physicians and medical departments which provide services to complete the pre-operative work up i.e. (reference lab, outside radiology services)
• Maintains competence through continuing education
• Mets requirements for CEU re-licensure
• Attends all facility in-services
• Assists in orientation of new employees as directed
• Maintains supplies and cleanliness in the work environment
• Reports and labels any malfunctioning or broken equipment
• Works within the established facility and departmental safety guidelines

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of healthcare products, stock rotation procedures, storage systems, inventory supplements, preference card management and credit
• Knowledge of medical terminology as related to healthcare products
• Knowledge of inventory control procedures
• Hands-on, a self-starter with the ability to multi-task, be detailed oriented and possess superior organization and communication skills
• Must be able to handle a large volume of detailed work accurately
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Must have superior leadership, communication and organizational skills
• Must be able to bend, stoop, lift, and handle all supplies
• Must have a strong ability to interact with co-workers, vendors, and management on a regular basis and in a pleasant and efficient manner
• Ability to perform simple mathematical functions
• Ability to perform data entry procedures and both equipment and supply tracking

Physical/ Mental Demands

Sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment

Environmental/ Working Conditions

Normal busy office environment with much telephone work. Occasional evening or weekend work.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.