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 Manger 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 ither 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.