Recovery Room Registered Nurse
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Overview
Jod Description Summary/Objective: Performs nursing care for the patient in the immediate postoperative/post anesthesia period, assessing and documenting patient’s status upon arrival in the recovery room. Provides nursing care to meet patient needs related to surgical condition and type of anesthesia administered, monitoring patient and informing dentist or anesthetist of observed complications. Essential Functions: • Effectively organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel for management of the recovery room. • Organizes nursing activities efficiently, considering staff abilities when delegating activities. • Uses equipment effectively by anticipating patient needs and providing appropriate care. • Confirms that proper techniques and procedures are used per accepted standards of practice. • Maintain patient, dentist, and associate privacy and confidentiality per policy. • Assists in managing inventory of supplies, drugs, and equipment to maintain availability and stock levels in the postoperative area. • Maintains order and cleanliness of postoperative area. • Performs safe and individualized nursing care for the patient in the immediate postoperative/post anesthesia period. • Assesses and documents the patient’s physical and emotional status upon arrival in the recovery room. • Documents post anesthesia care during the patient’s recovery from anesthesia/sedation per approved policies and procedures. • Provides nursing care to meet patient needs related to surgical condition and type of anesthesia administered. • Monitors patients and informs dentist or anesthetist of observed complications. • Performs thorough postoperative patient assessment prior to discharge of the patient. • Assists in assessing the physical and emotional status of the patient in preparation for discharge. • Develops a plan of care for the patient based on the assessment data. • Reviews postoperative instructions and prescriptions from the dentist with patient and/or with their authorized representative and documents in the patient’s medical record. • Informs patient and/or their authorized representative about appropriate care and procedure to follow upon returning home. • Determines that patient and/or their authorized representative understand conditions that require immediate care/method to obtain immediate care. • Provides comfort and reassurance to the patient and promotes privacy and dignity. • Follow the surgery center’s professional conduct and dress code policy. • Attend all mandatory in-services and meetings. Competency: • Customer/Client Focus. • Teamwork Orientation. • Problem Solving/Analysis. • Communication Proficiency. • Learning Orientation. • Ethical Conduct. • Stress Management/Composure. • Discretion. Supervisory Responsibility: • This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department. Work Environment: • This job operates in a medical facility where there is patient care equipment. • Hazardous materials are also present. • Exposure to patients' conditions and some unpleasant sights, smells and contagious diseases is possible. Travel: • No travel is expected for this position. Required skills & experience (the "must haves" to be considered) Required Education and Experience: • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. • Knowledge regarding the nursing process and its application, including the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care. • BLS and ACLS within 30 days of hire-PALS within 90 days of hire Preferred Education and Experience: • Bachelor's degree in nursing • Previous experience in ICU or perioperative nursing experience Additional Eligibility Qualifications: • Current state license to practice as a registered nurse. What you need to know • Relocation will be considered, but strong preference provided to Houston-area candidates. • Day shift: 6am - 3pm, or 7:30am - 4:30pm depending on needs.
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Our mission is to provide the highest quality of care to pediatric and special needs patients across the country. We are passionate about kids, safe anesthesia, and making healthcare cheaper for everyone. We live to serve the underserved.