Peri-Anesthesia RN, Tyson's MOB

Description : Job Summary :

Provides quality patient care for pre-operative and post-operative patients, in accordance with nursing philosophy and approved standards.

Essential Responsibilities :

• Performs within the established standard of pre- and post- anesthesia nursing and critical care nursing.
• Utilizes the standard of care in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the surgical patient in the delivery of pre-operative and post-operative nursing care.
• Formulates care plans based on individual assessment of physiologic functions and problems identified pre-operatively and intra-operatively.
• Provides nursing care utilizing clinical knowledge and expertise, reacting immediately to adverse physiological changes within seconds, to reverse and revive the patients physiological functions.
• Renders nursing care following aseptic techniques.
• Assembles and communicates appropriate information in verbal or written reports in order to maintain continuity of care.
• Executes proper use of equipment and supplies used in the pre-operative area and the recovery (Stage I and Stage II) area.
• Participates in the Perioperative Services quality assurance program.
• Promotes personal and professional growth by actively participating in continuing education programs.
• Participates in the professionalism of the Perioperative Services by adhering to the standards.
• May be required to administer conscious sedation after appropriate training and competency requirements are met.
• Assumes other related duties as directed.

Basic Qualifications :

Experience

Education

License, Certification, Registration

OR

Additional Requirements :

Preferred Qualifications :