ASC Staff RN

ASC Staff RN

Full Job Description/Notes:

General Summary:

The ASC Staff RN provides direct nursing care to patients by performing pre-operative assessment and preparing the patients for surgery in accordance with facility and organizational policies, meeting the standards of professional nursing practice, as well as intraoperative care and post-operative care. This person is accountable for using his/her experience and judgement/nursing skills to plan for the appropriate care for his/her patients. Consistently remains calm and applies judgement during stressful situations, always putting the needs of the patient first.

• Nature of supervision received: Direct supervision from nurse manager, indirect supervision from anesthesiologist, CRNA and physicians.

• Interacts with: Patients and family, visitors, physicians, nursing staff, radiology, sales representatives, students, clerical staff and administration.

Major Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities:

Quality of Job:

• Patient focus, compassion, innovation, integrity and fiscal responsibility.

• Effectively utilizes the nursing process in caring for patients. Maintains working knowledge of techniques and principles of nursing care to ensure complete and competent care of patients.

• EHR documentation is clear, concise and complete.

• Collaboration with patient/family and members of the healthcare team. Acts as a patient advocate with others.

• Complies with all safety and infection control standards/policies.

• Complies with all surgery center policies and procedures.

• Follows all nursing standards and protocols.

• Assures patient confidentiality at all times.

• Exhibits flexibility in areas of assignment.

• Follows procedures and practices related to pain management assessment and identification of abuse and neglect.

• Follows all OSHA Safety, Fire and Emergency Preparedness guidelines.

• Performs other functions as requested by the Nurse Manager to include but not limited to, stocking and maintaining adequate supply levels, end of day narcotic counts and patient chart reviews.

• Collaborate with physicians on orders and reviews lab values, EKG’s and x-ray reports

• Document care/charges that is given to patient

• Provide prescribed medications and other pharmaceutical products in accordance with physician’s orders

• Remain prepared for emergency situations ensure to utilize correct emergency procedures, locations of emergency call system and location of emergency supplies and equipment

• Administers medication and performs treatments to assigned patients

• Participates in the maintenance of a clean and safe environment

Quality of Work:

• Performs job duties competently and in a timely manner.

• Adjusts work assignments and personal schedule according to patient load and staffing needs.

Knowledge of Job:

• Attends all mandatory in-services.

• Maintains current knowledge of skills necessary to provide nursing care to patients of all ages and levels of growth and development.