Experience determines Rate of Pay
GENERAL SUMMARY
The Admissions Nurse performs pre-admission evaluations for appropriateness for hospital services. Initiates the admission process by educating and informing patient/family of hospital services. Also obtains informed consents. Provides nursing assessment, initial plan of care and intervention(s) that optimize patient and family directed comfort, quality and education. The Admissions Nurse will also be a member of the Pre-Operative team.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
o Utilizes assessment skills and tools to identify problems, needs and intervention.
o Recognizes patient's and family's need for instructions and initiates appropriate action.
o Sets priorities for action, based on problem-solving process, common sense, and meeting patient care priorities.
o Recognizes health threatening changes in signs, symptoms, and results of diagnostic studies, responding appropriately.
o Utilizes work assignment to develop special abilities of individuals and meet special needs of patients/significant others.
o Participates in reviewing and revising quality assurance improvement criteria and/or standards of care.
o Assures proper education, H&P and other pertinent information related to the Pre-Admit process is carried out.
o Completes unit specific Nurse Competency Checklist on a yearly basis.
o Obtains a thorough medical history through interview of patient or family members with pertinent information documented and communicated to surgeon and/or Anesthesiologist.
o Administers parenteral therapy and blood and blood products according to Nursing Service Policies.
o Administers notifications according to CPSH Nursing Policies.
o Carries out physician's orders accurately and questions unclear orders.
o Performs treatments and procedures according to CPSH Nursing Policies.
o Cost effectively maintains adequate supplies and equipment in appropriate working condition.
o Initiates and carries out appropriate emergency procedures.
o Initiates nurse-physician communication as appropriate.
o Maintains a clean, safe, and quite environment for patients as well as other personnel.
o Utilizes sound nursing judgment as evidence by ability to provide rationale for decisions made.
o Detects early signs and symptoms of postoperative complications and report observations promptly to proper physician.
o Provides for patient privacy and confidentiality at all times, allows patient dignity to be maintained.
o Provides preoperative, postoperative teaching to patient and significant family member with proper documentation.
o Recognizes potential benefits of selected new products and discusses with Pre-op/PACU Manager for possible acquisition for use.
o Documents in writing the specifics of performance during codes and conveys this information to Pre-op/PACU Manger.
o Serves as resource person for updating or improving patient care practices.
o Assists in facilitating patient-physician-nurse communication process.
o Serves as preceptor in orientation of new employees.
o Assumes leadership role, acting as a role model especially in crisis situations.
o Assists in development and implementation of departmental goals.
o Possesses a working knowledge of equipment used in the Pre-op and PACU.
o Assists in maintenance care and cleanliness of supplies - cost effectively maintains adequate supplies and equipment in appropriate working condition with proper documentation.
o Reports damaged instruments to the Pre-op/PACU Manager and follows proper procedure for damaged instruments and/or equipment.
o Other duties as assigned/ required.
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.
EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited nursing program and - Two (2) years’ experience as PACU/Pre-op Nurse with a valid Registered Nurse license issued by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing
- Preferred current PALS, ACLS
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Physical setting:
Standard shift:
Weekly schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- RN (Required)
- BLS Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person