RN (Outpatient Surgery)

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing – RN/LPN

Experience/Skills

• Preferably has at least one to two years’ experience in a clinical setting
• Acquires Outpatient Surgery education through clinical experience, on-the-job training, inservices, and continuing education
• Exhibits skills in assessment of patients, preoperative care, and postoperative care
• Recommended membership in AORN
• Proficiently reads, writes, and understands English
• Accurately reads fine print, supply labels, patient identification bracelets, the surgical schedule, and policies and procedures
• Accurately hears and follows verbal instructions
• Pushes and pulls heavy objects such as gurneys, patient beds, and OR beds
• Lifts patients and heavy boxes weighing up to 40 pounds

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Registered Nurse licensed to practice in the state of Indiana
• CPR
• ACLS

Working Conditions

• Works in a well-lit, air-conditioned environment with a temperature of 65ºF-72ºF and humidity of 45%-55%
• Wears hospital-provided scrub attire while on duty

ROUTINE RESPONSIBILITIES

Behavioral Expectations

• Consistently complies with established Behavioral Expectations

RN Duties – Assessment/Planning

• Incorporates current clinical knowledge with established nursing practice to perform nursing intervention using the nursing process
• Applies knowledge of illness, trauma, surgical procedures, and anesthesia practice to the patient process
• Assesses the patient according to PACU standards and policies and initiates patient care based on the assessment process and the preadmissions process
• Evaluates the patient response to the care given to monitor the desired outcome
• Re-evaluates care as changes in patient condition occur
• Documents and updates assessments, interventions, and patient response to medical and nursing care
• Demonstrates independent decision-making and effective problem-solving related to patient care issues

RN Duties – Communication & Accountability

• Uses all available sources of patient assessment information to ensure accurate data for nursing process
• Interacts appropriately with the medical staff and peers to benefit patient care
• Communicates pertinent information to coworkers, peers, and coordinators to facilitate patient care and/or departmental functioning
• Acts as a resource person regarding patient care and departmental policies and procedures for orientees, students, and other appropriate personnel
• Communicates with the patient in a way they understand
• Communicates assessment information with appropriate nursing staff at time of patient discharge
• Displays accountability by decision-making based on sound nursing judgment
• Demonstrates accountability for the patient’s right to considerate, private, and respectful care

RN Duties – Miscellaneous

• Sets priorities in planning and implementing nursing care using sound nursing judgment
• Accepts responsibility for completion of patient care assignments
• Demonstrates ability to perform in a professional manner during crises and emergency situations
• Uses and supervises the use of supplies and equipment economically
• Participates in hospital and/or community activities to promote the growth of nursing and patient care
• Works on nursing department committees
• Participates in medical and nursing department monitoring, quality assurance, and improvement procedures
• Accepts other duties as assigned

Part Time/Day Shift

48 hours/Biweekly