Registered Nurse

Company: Quadrant, Inc.
Location: Potomac
Posted on: May 10, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description Pre-OP/ PACU or OR-Registered Nurse Potomac MD MUST: Registered Nurse (Registered Nurse) with valid Maryland license Must have Pre-OP and PACU experience or Operating Room and Circulating experience Ambulatory experience preferred Experience with patients undergoing urology procedures preferred Experience updating patients charts using EMR Starting IV's Experience providing patient education Ensure preoperative evaluations are updated and correctACLS certified DUTIES: Duties include but will not be limited to the following: Work with all members of the health care team to provide optimal care to the patients throughout Maintain a friendly, positive and caring attitude with all patients, physicians and staff. Provide patient education during all phases of the patient's experience at the Center. Ensure that the proper supplies and equipment are available in the Pre-Op and PACU . Ensure that equipment is functioning properly. Charge for all supplies used in Pre-Op and PACU . Assist with inventory control by proper count of supplies/time used. Appropriately document patient care provided. Prepare for arrival of patients to the surgery center by ensuring that proper supplies and equipment are available. Review the patient chart and health history to assure that the necessary pre-operative evaluations have been completedpay . Ensure that consent form has been signed. Admit and prepare patients for surgery. Provide ongoing information to the patient and his/her caregiver to assure that they understand all procedures and feel as comfortable as possible. Perform nursing assessment of patient, start IV and ordered medications. Communicate with other health care team members to assure continuity of care. Receive patient in the recovery room after surgery. Assess and evaluate the patient. Continuously monitor the patient during his recovery phase. Document the status of the patient and the care provided. Provide discharge instructions to the patient and his caregiver, asking for confirmation of understanding. Document charges for all supplies used during the pre-op and recovery phase. Perform follow up patient assessment by calling the patient the day after surgery. Remain prepared for emergency situations by knowing correct emergency procedures, locations of emergency call system and location of emergency supplies and equipment *Quadrant, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Quadrant is committed to administering all employment and personnel actions on the basis of merit and free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability. Consistent with this commitment, we are dedicated to the employment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, persons of all ethnic backgrounds and religions according to their abilities.

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