BASIC JOB PURPOSE:
To plan and deliver safe, effective preoperative and postoperative nursing care until patient is dismissed from the facility.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing
Current licensure by the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse
Experience in which progressive clinical competencies have been demonstrated, preferably with a minimum two years PACU or Critical Care experience. Current certification in ACLS (and PALS where appropriate) or ability/commitment to achievement of certification within 60 days of employment.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to move upper extremities within full range of motion as well as stoop and bend at 90 degrees. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.The exposure risk to bloodborne pathogens is great.
Language Skills: Speaking voice that has good quality and tone; speech that is understandable.
STANDARDS OF PRE-OPERATIVE CARE:
Initiates physical and psychological patient assessment and initiates preoperative patient care plan.
Utilizes appropriate body mechanics in moving patients and stretchers to prevent injury to patients and self.
Determines appropriate priorities for activities based on work demand.
Maintains adequate supplies for area to function smoothly.
Reviews schedule daily and obtains physician’s orders for the following day as necessary.
Maintains clean and neat patient care and work area.
Responsible for preop interview (phone and in house).
Knowledgeable of labwork normals and variables, and physician orders
Will work closely with the Surgical Scheduler and Anesthesia Provider on days posted in interview office.
Requirements
BASIC JOB PURPOSE:
To plan and deliver safe, effective preoperative and postoperative nursing care until patient is dismissed from the facility.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing
Current licensure by the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse
Experience in which progressive clinical competencies have been demonstrated, preferably with a minimum two years PACU or Critical Care experience. Current certification in ACLS (and PALS where appropriate) or ability/commitment to achievement of certification within 60 days of employment.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to move upper extremities within full range of motion as well as stoop and bend at 90 degrees. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.The exposure risk to bloodborne pathogens is great.
Language Skills: Speaking voice that has good quality and tone; speech that is understandable.
STANDARDS OF PRE-OPERATIVE CARE:
Initiates physical and psychological patient assessment and initiates preoperative patient care plan.
Utilizes appropriate body mechanics in moving patients and stretchers to prevent injury to patients and self.
Determines appropriate priorities for activities based on work demand.
Maintains adequate supplies for area to function smoothly.
Reviews schedule daily and obtains physician’s orders for the following day as necessary.
Maintains clean and neat patient care and work area.
Responsible for preop interview (phone and in house).
Knowledgeable of labwork normals and variables, and physician orders
Will work closely with the Surgical Scheduler and Anesthesia Provider on days posted in interview office.