Star Valley Health
Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse
Star Valley Health, Alpine, Wyoming, United States, 83128
Description:
SummaryWhile upholding the Star Valley Medical Center mission, vision and values this key position is responsible for the delivery quality patient care through the assessment of the patient upon admission to the pre-op area, the operating room and/or the post-op area, and on a continuing basis. The nurse collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. This position is at will.Job DutiesPre-Operative DutiesManage patients' admission processes to the preoperative department in a hospitalAssess the status of patients' health in pre-op and ensure the accuracy of the identification wristbandEnsure that operative and informed consents are in orderDetermine the surgeon and procedure being carried outTake and record vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for a surgical procedureInitiate IVs and ensure that patients are informed about the procedure and attending medical staffPost-Operative DutiesAssess patients' condition after surgery has been performedEnsure that all vitals are within normal rangeLog all findings in patients' filesAnswer patients' questions and ensure that they are kept comfortableMake sure that all relevant IVs are in checkDevelop individualized care plans based on each patient's conditionEnsure that all nursing activities are carried out following the individual patient care planMonitor patients for condition change and report any changes to the doctorInitiate patient education programs to ensure that both patients and families are educated on procedures and medicationsDetermine when patients are ready to be moved to their roomsPerform intervention duties in cases of postoperative emergenciesRecord sedation levels and body temperatureManage blood and fluid transfusions and draw specimensEnsure that the postoperative space is clean and sanitizedChange bandages and dress surgical wounds
Requirements:
RequirementsAbilities & Skills:Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, prioritizes work to meet the changing needs of the departmentProficient oral and written communication skillsAptitude to apply and modify the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide on-going patient careSound analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to recommend solutionsSkill to develop and maintain department quality assuranceKnowledge of modern clinical equipmentTalent to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, leadership and peersAbility to react calmly and effectively in busy or emergency situationsAdequate hearing to perform job duties in person and over the telephone. Able to use stethoscope and respond to verbal questionsMust be able to communicate clearly to patients in person and over the telephoneVisual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including visual examination of patient and reading information printed sources and computer screenRequires frequent lifting and carrying items weighting up to 50 pounds unassisted, adequate physical ability including sufficient manual dexterity to perform the requisite healthcare service, including injections.Requires frequent bending, reaching, repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting and sitting, with some heavy lifting, pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular work shift.Requires exposure to communicable diseases and/or bodily fluidsExperience & Education:High school diploma or equivalentGraduate of an accredited school of nursingMaintains current State of Wyoming Registered Nurse licensureMaintains CPR certificate for Health Care ProvidersACLS and PALS certifications, preferredKnowledge of professional nursing theory and practice to give and evaluate patient careTwo years acute care or surgical nursing experienceComputer literate, experience with EMRNote: Position descriptions are intended to serve as a guideline for typical duties and requirements of a position, but are not inclusive. Additional or different responsibilities within a reasonable scope of the position description may be added or deleted any anytime at the discretion of the Board.
Compensation details:
30.48-45.74 Hourly Wage
PI910b8a337c90-35216-34349897
SummaryWhile upholding the Star Valley Medical Center mission, vision and values this key position is responsible for the delivery quality patient care through the assessment of the patient upon admission to the pre-op area, the operating room and/or the post-op area, and on a continuing basis. The nurse collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. This position is at will.Job DutiesPre-Operative DutiesManage patients' admission processes to the preoperative department in a hospitalAssess the status of patients' health in pre-op and ensure the accuracy of the identification wristbandEnsure that operative and informed consents are in orderDetermine the surgeon and procedure being carried outTake and record vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for a surgical procedureInitiate IVs and ensure that patients are informed about the procedure and attending medical staffPost-Operative DutiesAssess patients' condition after surgery has been performedEnsure that all vitals are within normal rangeLog all findings in patients' filesAnswer patients' questions and ensure that they are kept comfortableMake sure that all relevant IVs are in checkDevelop individualized care plans based on each patient's conditionEnsure that all nursing activities are carried out following the individual patient care planMonitor patients for condition change and report any changes to the doctorInitiate patient education programs to ensure that both patients and families are educated on procedures and medicationsDetermine when patients are ready to be moved to their roomsPerform intervention duties in cases of postoperative emergenciesRecord sedation levels and body temperatureManage blood and fluid transfusions and draw specimensEnsure that the postoperative space is clean and sanitizedChange bandages and dress surgical wounds
Requirements:
RequirementsAbilities & Skills:Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, prioritizes work to meet the changing needs of the departmentProficient oral and written communication skillsAptitude to apply and modify the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide on-going patient careSound analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to recommend solutionsSkill to develop and maintain department quality assuranceKnowledge of modern clinical equipmentTalent to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, leadership and peersAbility to react calmly and effectively in busy or emergency situationsAdequate hearing to perform job duties in person and over the telephone. Able to use stethoscope and respond to verbal questionsMust be able to communicate clearly to patients in person and over the telephoneVisual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including visual examination of patient and reading information printed sources and computer screenRequires frequent lifting and carrying items weighting up to 50 pounds unassisted, adequate physical ability including sufficient manual dexterity to perform the requisite healthcare service, including injections.Requires frequent bending, reaching, repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting and sitting, with some heavy lifting, pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular work shift.Requires exposure to communicable diseases and/or bodily fluidsExperience & Education:High school diploma or equivalentGraduate of an accredited school of nursingMaintains current State of Wyoming Registered Nurse licensureMaintains CPR certificate for Health Care ProvidersACLS and PALS certifications, preferredKnowledge of professional nursing theory and practice to give and evaluate patient careTwo years acute care or surgical nursing experienceComputer literate, experience with EMRNote: Position descriptions are intended to serve as a guideline for typical duties and requirements of a position, but are not inclusive. Additional or different responsibilities within a reasonable scope of the position description may be added or deleted any anytime at the discretion of the Board.
Compensation details:
30.48-45.74 Hourly Wage
PI910b8a337c90-35216-34349897