Outpatient Surgery RN-Float
Company: Bryan Health
Location: Kearney
Posted on: March 25, 2025
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Job Description:
Summary
Provides care in the outpatient services area and phase I PACU
directed toward meeting both the psychosocial and physical needs of
the patient. Is willing and able to float amongst departments and
function in a nursing role to aid where help is needed. Addresses
the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care related to
the surgical environment. Communicates with physicians and/or
anesthesia providers continuously and as needed about patient
condition. Participates in performance improvement and CQI
activities. \
Coordinates and supervises patient care.
Gives care to the patient, reflecting flexibility in rules and
regulations, as indicated by individual patient needs.
Makes decisions reflecting knowledge of facts, knowledge of
diseases/surgical conditions, care required and good judgment.
Performance reflects knowledge in all areas of care specific to
outpatient surgery (i.e., GI, autologous, conscious sedation).
Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
Electronic documentation meets current standards and policies.
Organizes and manages nursing activities reflecting due
consideration for patients needs and the needs of the facility and
staff.
Utilizes initiative; strives to maintain steady level of
productivity; a self starter; compatible and supportive; a team
player.
Knowledge of medications and IV fluids and their correct
administration, based on age of the patient and patients clinical
condition.
Follows the five medication rights and reduces the potential for
medication errors.
Ability to perform a head-to-toe preoperative assessment on all
patients and reassesses, as needed postoperatively. This includes
pediatric, geriatric and the general patient population.
Demonstrates ability to provide specific care to postoperative
neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes
appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and
family regarding pain management.
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that
optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of
medical/health care errors.
Ability to formulate an individualized plan of care, as indicated,
and evaluates for effectiveness.
Formulates a teaching plan, based on identified patient learning
needs, and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included
in teaching, as appropriate, from preop to discharge.
Provides patient with explanation and verbal reassurance
consistently.
Identifies physical symptoms and changes and takes appropriate
action in a timely manner.
Knowledge of cardiac monitoring and can identify dysrhythmias.
Communicates appropriately and clearly to Outpatient Services Nurse
Manager, Charge RN, co-workers and physicians.
Consults other departments, as needed and as appropriate, to
provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patients
needs.
Communicates appropriately and clearly to Outpatient Services Nurse
Manager, co-workers and physicians.
Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians in a hospital wide
setting.
Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function
under stressful situations.
Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.
Practices good guest relations.
Maintains a good working relationship and effective communication
both within the department and with other departments for the
benefit of the patient
Meets current documentation standards and policies and completes
within the shift.
Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and
family.
Carries out medical and surgical asepsis during treatments and
special procedures.
Maintains an environment that provides the patient and family with
feelings of safety and security.
Education/Experience:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. BSN or current
enrollment in a BSN program preferred.
Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Nebraska.
Minimum of two (2) years nursing experience preferred.
PACU and/or outpatient surgery experience preferred
Current ACLS, PALS and BLS certification.
Keywords: Bryan Health, Grand Island , Outpatient Surgery RN-Float, Healthcare , Kearney, Nebraska
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