Registered Nurse - PRN at Head and Neck Surgery, Assoc., PSC – Florence, Kentucky

1. Participates as a team member in support of the total peri-operative process.
2. Participates as a functional team member in admitting and discharging patients in a safe and timely manner.
3. Contributes to the QAPI process; identifies role and contributions to functional teams; participates in data collecting; collaborates with the team to identify opportunities to improve patient safety.
4. Accepts changes in patient care assignments with a positive attitude and response.
5. Documents pertinent patient information on the chart and other appropriate places and gives report to appropriate staff.
6. Communicates effectively and educates the patient regarding the admission and discharge processes as they occur.
7. Objectively evaluates suggestions and constructive criticism presented by administration, team leader, or team member and attempts to improve performance or seeks further guidance, as needed.
8. Assists with inventory of supplies, drugs, and equipment to maintain availability and stock levels in pre/post-operative areas. Has knowledge of supply locations, par levels, and ordering procedures.
9. Is familiar with the pharmacy; where medications are stored and is knowledgeable of medications used in the facility.
10. Maintains order and cleanliness of the pre/post-operative area.
11. Performs thorough preoperative patient assessment required in the outpatient setting.
12. Provides comfort and reassurance to the patient and supports the patient’s right to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.
13. Implements and documents preoperative care according to facility policy.
14. Performs safe and individualized nursing care for the patient in the immediate post-operative period.
15. Organizes nursing activities efficiently; understands greeting the patient and circulating RN upon arrival to post-op is priority.
16. Provides nursing care to meet patient needs related to surgical condition and type of anesthesia administered.
17. Assures the discharge instructions are given and understood by patient and caregiver
18. Assures patient has met facility discharge criteria prior to release from facility.

1. Current Licensed Registered Nurse in good standing

2. BLS certification

3. 1-year RN experience

4. Peri-operative nursing experience (preferred)

5. ENT and/or Ophthalmology experience (preferred)