Staff Nurse - PACU
Location: Houston Texas
Description: University General Hospital Systems, LLC. is at present looking to employ Staff Nurse - PACU right now, this occupation will be placed in Texas. More complete informations about this occupation opportunity please read the description below. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Licensed as an RN in the state of Texas without restrictions.
SHIFT 11am - 11pm
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Two ! (2) years of experience required. Has special training or experience in pre-op and post-op care procedures and or has attended hospital approved orientation. Understands role/responsibilities in Emergency Action Plans and responds appropriately. Maintains required hospital certifications.
CERTIFICATES & LICENSES REQUIRED: BLS, ACLS, PALS if possible.
PATIENT AGE GROUP SERVED: Infant, Pediatric, Adolescence, Adult & Geriatrics
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Admit patient to pre-op in a timely manner.
Identify patient by name and check accuracy of ID band.
Determine NPO status.
Determine surgeon and type of procedure being performed, Double check operative and informed consents sent from floor or PAT.
Assess patient health status and obtain health and social history.
Review and obtain applicable consents.
Check chart for completeness: Obtain vital signs. Review and e! xecute any applicable orders from attending physician and anes! thesia.
Instruct family where to wait and proper use of in house beeper system.
Perform blood sugars on Insulin Dependent Diabetics and record results. Follow up if necessary.
Start IV’s.
Review and communicate abnormal clinical results with anesthesia and attending physician when applicable.
Maintain cleanliness of area and operational efficiency of equipment.
Assist PAT department as needed. Pre-assessment of patients coming in for surgery at a future date â€" either via telephone or in person.
Assist with Post â€"Op patients follow up phone calls.
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This occupation starts available on: Sun, 28 Jul 2013 05:50:22 GMT