Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU, Per Diem
New London-NH-03257-United States
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Pre-Operative Duties
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Manage patient's admission process to NLH surgical services
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Collaborate with anesthesia/surgeon to provide comprehensive admission care of the patient.
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Assess and document the status of patients' health per current ASPAN guidelines and hospital standards.
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Identify and report patient abnormalities to anesthesia/surgeon
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Ensure accuracy of patient, procedure and surgeon prior to surgical procedure.
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Work in conjunction with all appropriate team members to provide comprehensive care.
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Execute pre-procedure orders and document interventions.
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Assist anesthesia providers with pre-procedure interventions, document per current ASPAN guidelines and hospital standards.
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Oversee the work of the departments LNA.
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Collaborate with team members to ensure chart completeness prior to patients' surgical procedure.
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Post-Procedure Duties
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Demonstrates competence in phase 1 and phase 2 care of all post anesthesia needs of patients.
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Assess and documents patient condition per current ASPAN standards and hospital guidelines.
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Identify physical symptoms and changes and takes appropriate action in a timely manner.
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Reassess and documents patients response to interventions per current ASPAN standards and hospital guidelines.
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Demonstrates knowledge of medications and IV fluids and their correct administration, based on age and clinical condition of the patient.
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Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac monitoring, identifies dysrhythmias, collaborates with appropriate team members and intervenes as appropriate.
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Perform interventions in cases of post procedure emergencies
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Assess and document patient status post radiology procedure, execute physician orders, and provide post procedure instructions in conjunction with radiology staff.
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COMPENSATION:
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Minimum Pay: $36.50
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Maximum Pay: $51.38
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