Job Duties:

Assesses patient status on admission to the preop area, the operating room and/or the post-op area, and on a continuing basis. Provides safe, therapeutic quality care to patients by utilizing the nursing process and nursing diagnosis in a timely manner and by setting appropriate priorities. Coordinate's nursing interventions to enhance achievement of expected outcomes and to ensure readiness for discharge. Document's interventions and patient's responses. Ensures provision of patient care in an organized and timely manner. Utilizes nursing care standards when planning and implementing patient care. Communicates appropriate information regarding patient conditions to those who require the information Safely carries out physician's orders correctly and promptly, documenting all activities. Initiates and participates in patient and family education. Assesses learning needs according to patient's level of understanding and readiness to learn Displays an understanding of each patient's cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological maturity in assessments, treatment, and care. Makes sure regulation is followed when administering medication.

Providing clear documentation:

medication, dosage, oral or injection, site of injection or IV Push. Ensure that a physician's order prior to medication administration. Protect sedated and anesthetized patients by identifying safety hazards such as electrical, equipment, pressure points and by minimizing exposure to maintain privacy and body temperature. Expertise in safety principles, asepsis, sterile technique, and universal precautions. Assesses, anticipates, and implements appropriate care throughout the surgical process.

EDUCATION

Graduate of accredited school of nursing; current Arizona State R.N. License BSN preferred

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 3 years professional nursing experience Clinic, Ambulatory Surgery Center, and pain experience is preferred

REQUIREMENTS

Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrates an ability to generate creative and innovative approaches to solve problems. Stable and capable of performing in emergency situations making immediate decisions and setting priorities Current ACLS and BLS certifications. Certification must be renewed within 30 days of expiration date

Pay:

$35.00 - $46.00 per hour

Physical Setting:

Acute care

Clinic Experience:

Nursing:

1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

RN License (Required)

Work Location:

In person