Registered Nurse Pre Post RN
Company: Mid Michigan Health
Location: Midland
Posted on: August 7, 2022
Job Description:
Summary
Registered Nurse Pre Post RN Position Summary:
This possesses the knowledge to assess, implement and monitor the
patient care for a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
scheduled in this department. Outlines individual care plans,
implements, evaluates, and documents the care of a patient pre and
post operatively/procedurally. Provides leadership to the Surgical
Services team and communicates with patient, family, entire
surgical team, manager/supervisor, and ancillary departments.
Participates in staff development through preceptorship and
continuing education. This position is part of the surgical
services resource pool and functions where needed. Hours are
flexible according to the needs of the departments.
A day in the life as aRegistered Nurse Pre Post RN with MyMichigan
Health:
- (30%) Completes admission procedure and obtains appropriate
signatures. Assesses both patients physical and psychological needs
and notifies attending physician and anesthesia as needed.
Supervises ancillary departments in preparing patients for surgery
and administers appropriate medications. Checks patient chart for
completeness and documents appropriately.
- (30%) Assesses patient readiness for discharge and proceeds
accordingly. Carries out physician orders and documents information
in compliance with medical center policy. Demonstrates a thorough
knowledge of individual physicians' routine. Assesses both patients
physical and medical needs and provides proper follow-up as
applicable to each patient.
- (20%) Manages patient care immediately after surgery in a Phase
I environment. Verbalizes the different types of anesthetic agents
and methods of administration, their expected physiologic response
and possible side effects. Demonstrates skills for assessment and
maintenance of ventilation and homeostasis. Provides intervention
that moves the patient toward PACU discharge criteria and promotes
safe care.
- (10%) Evaluates effectiveness of treatment plan and makes
suggestions or participates in updating/revising the treatment plan
in collaboration with other team members, utilizing current
information to improve patient care.
- (10%) Processes physician/provider orders and performs
physician ordered care accurately, completely and in a timely
manner.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Cover call shifts as assigned.
- Regularly assesses patient s/client s needs and provides
skilled nursing services as prescribed by the physician authorized
plan of care, and accepted standards of nursing practice.
- Possesses a thorough knowledge of normal pre-operative,
intra-operative and post-operative routine and conveys this
information to both patient and family in a relaxed empathetic,
reassuring manner.
- Demonstrates a good basic knowledge of anesthetic agents and
their side effects/complications.
- Demonstrates the ability to interpret information and reports
pertinent data to the physician, including pertinent clinical
information.
- Possesses thorough knowledge of individual physician preference
regarding discharge instructions.
- Demonstrates appropriate communication and assessment skills
with both family and patient.
- Seeks assistance of necessary support services to guarantee
appropriate home care.
- Assess learning needs considering readiness, ability,
preferences, and cultural / spiritual variables.
- Provide education to meet the individual needs and ability to
learn.
- Develops and maintains good working rapport with
interdisciplinary personnel to meet the needs of each patient.
- Demonstrates the ability to organize and prioritize the needs
of groups of patients or an individual patient.
- Demonstrates a general ability to manage assignments and
perform routine duties on the unit.
- Instructs other team members when appropriate, explaining goals
and rationale for individualized care.
- Implements clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance
with established policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates understanding of clinical pathways and utilizes
appropriately.
- Remains calm and efficient when working in stressful
situations.
- Documents in an accurate, clear, and concise way and includes
pertinent clinical data.
- Shares information and reports significant changes and/or
abnormal findings to appropriate team members.
- Participates in regulatory surveys.
- Assures compliance with regulatory agencies standards such as
The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Medicare Services (CMS),
and Michigan Department of Public Health.
- Participates in staff development by attending in-services,
completing net learning modules, attending educational
opportunities, and preceptorships.
- Participates in the performance improvement activities.
- Assists with orientation and ongoing competencies.
- Provides a safe and secure environment for patient care.
- Attend and participate in professional association activities
and programs to assure being current on regulations, guidelines,
and professional standards.
- Remains current on new developments by reading professional
journals, and attending seminars.
- Demonstrates understanding of role in emergency preparedness
procedures.
- Demonstrates assessment of pain, promotes comfort through
required intervention, and documents accordingly.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:
- Associates Degree required, Bachelors Degree preferred.
- Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Michigan
required.
- Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with
individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to
communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable
manner.
- Basic knowledge of surgical process including pre-, intra-, and
post-operative phases.
- MidMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and
employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows. An
employee may be required to participate in further learning
opportunities offered by MidMichigan Health.
- Certification in perianesthesia nursing: CAPA (Certified
Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse)/CPAN (Certified Perianesthesia
Nurse) at time of hire preferred.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING
CONDITIONS:Exposure to stressful situations, including those
involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.Able
to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials
or appropriate substitute if required for your position.Is able to
move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and
must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the
job description.Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or
without assisted device(s).Frequently required to sit/stand/walk
for long periods of time.May require frequent postural changes such
as stooping, kneeling or crouching.Some exposure to blood borne
pathogens and other potentially infectious material.Must follow
MidMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as
required.Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others,
work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability
to stay awake.Overall dexterity is required including handling,
reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling.May require repetition of
these movements on a regular to frequent basis.Physical Demand
Level: Medium.Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday)
lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently 34-66% of the workday 20 lbs.
and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly
(67-100% or the workday) 10 lbs Associated topics: asn, care, care
unit, mhb, neonatal, psychatric, registed, staff nurse, surgery,
tcu
Keywords: Mid Michigan Health, Midland , Registered Nurse Pre Post RN, Healthcare , Midland, Michigan
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