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Surgery Partners Brand lists this RN Pre Anesthesia Testing - Full Time opportunity in mill grove, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
North Carolina Specialty Hospital
3916 Ben Franklin Blvd
Durham, NC 27704, USA
Description
North Carolina Specialty Hospital (NCSH), is a private, physician-owned medical center that opened its doors in 1926. North Carolina Specialty Hospital's commitment to growth and continuous improvement has helped the hospital maintain a number of high rankings in both quality measures and patient satisfaction. North Carolina Specialty Hospital offers surgical specialties in orthopedics, ophthalmology, ear, nose and throat as well as sports medicine, oral, plastic, podiatry, general surgery, interventional radiology, pain management, reconstructive surgery and more.
Why join North Carolina Specialty Hospital?
Award Winning Hospital for Special Surgery
5 Star CMS rated facility for patient experience
Positive Work culture
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance
Telemedicine/You have access to Physicians 24/7/365 through MDLIVE
Paid Time Off
401k Employer Match
Tuition Assistance
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES :
To provide excellence in patient care that builds confidence, loyalty and trust with our patients, patients' families and the community. To understand and carry out Surgery Partners mission and vision statement by adhering to world class service standards. To strive to communicate and interact with others in a professional, responsible, cooperative and positive manner at all times. To act as a resource person to manage and utilize personnel in an effective and appropriate manner, and complete tasks assigned within the time frame.
Primary duties: Pre-Screening for Surgeries
Utilizes the nursing process to provide quality patient care according to established standards of care which includes planning, implementing, evaluating and adjusting plan of care, and discharge planning based on expected patient outcomes: admits, transfers, and discharges patients; completes accurate and timely assessments and documents appropriately for Pre-Anesthesia Testing; participates in the development of patient plan of care to include patient problems, goals, evaluations, and interventions; reports symptoms and significant changes in patient's condition to appropriate personnel; assesses, collaborates and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs and readiness for discharge with other members of the care team.
Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies, and procedures and guidelines in caring for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients: follows age specific standards in administering medications based on patient's age; follows age specific standards of care during altered states of consciousness related to analgesia, conscious sedation or anesthesia; uses age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines to perform treatments and procedures that are routine for unit/clinic based on patient's age.
Incorporates cultural and developmental needs into plan of care: in collaboration with the patient/family, and in a developmentally and culturally appropriate manner, implements the plan of care; demonstrates competency in the provision of nursing care according to established standards of nursing practice and in developmentally appropriate manner.
Demonstrates critical thinking skills, ability to provide and delegate appropriate activities to staff based on patient assessment, complexity of the task, level of competence of staff and/or certification/licensure requirements and the requirements to deliver care in a safe efficient manner maximizing positive outcomes for the patient.
Provides documentation of patient care in the patient record according to established standards of nursing care.
Collaborates and works cooperatively with physicians and other members of the multi-disciplinary health care team in formal and informal teaching of patients and/or family about his or her disease process and wellness promotion plan and discharge planning: assesses patient/family learning needs, abilities, preferences, and readiness to learn; utilizes a collaborative interdisciplinary process to provide appropriate patient/family education; utilizes available information to evaluate the effectiveness of teaching in producing the desired patient outcomes and makes adjustments in teaching as indicated.
Participates in performance improvement activities which include collecting, analyzing data to identify quantifiable measures to maintain quality and the promotion of desired outcomes. Also includes participation in development of patient care delivery systems, standards, policy and procedures, and problem-solving teams.
Demonstrates an awareness and relevance of research in nursing. Evaluates practices to identify areas for improvement and utilizes evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes or opportunities for research.
Adheres to all Hospital Policies and Procedures, specifically Guidelines for Appropriate Conduct, Corporate Compliance, Diversity, and Confidentiality.
Identifies potential risks to patients: identifies risks to patients in order to reduce incidence of injury; identifies actions to eliminate, minimize or report risks; identifies procedures to follow in the event of an incident; reports processes for common problems, failures and user errors.
Demonstrates the spirit of the philosophy, mission, and values of the hospital through words and actions and implements them into departmental processes, programs, and the working environment.
Applies the principles and values of customer service and continuous quality improvement while performing day-to-day activities of the position.
Predictable and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position
Maintains and protects confidentiality regarding all aspects of patient care, personnel and strategic issues.
Adheres to Confidentiality Policy.
Maintains positive working relationships and fosters cooperative work environment.
Adheres to the hospital's "Guidelines for Appropriate Conduct" in the HR Manual.
Displays honesty and mutual respect when communicating with peers and other departments.
Follows through on problems that may compromise effective job performance by using appropriate chain of command.
Complies with National Patient Safety Goals.
Universal precautions and infection control guidelines, including hand washing guidelines followed at all times.
Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of duties in this job classification
Demonstrates respect for diverse backgrounds of all patients, families and co-workers.
Educational & Experience Requirements :
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
One (1) to three (3) years recent experience as an RN.
Experience in orthopedic, neurosurgical, pain management specialties preferred.
Current state license as a registered nurse;
Current BLS certification; ACLS and PALS certifications must be obtained within 6 months of hire
Effective communication skills; both orally and written.
Ability to manage a team and work with others within a team to ensure quality patient care.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Our employees are critical to our success and we value their contributions. North Carolina Specialty Hospital offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that values employee ideas and diversity. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled. We maintain a drug-free workplace and require pre-employment drug screening and background check.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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