The Surgery Center of Bluffton is looking for PRN Registered Nurses to join the team! SCB is our newest ambulatory surgery center located in Bluffton, SC! Our nurses play a critical role in taking care of our patients from pre/post-operative care. Our PRN nurses do not work weekends, holidays, or call!
Duties:
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Effectively organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel for management of the recovery room
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Organizes nursing activities efficiently, considering staff abilities when delegating activities
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Uses equipment effectively by anticipating patient needs and providing appropriate care
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Confirms that proper techniques and procedures are used according to accepted standards of practice
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Assists in managing inventory of supplies, drugs, and equipment to maintain availability and stock levels in the postoperative area
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Maintains order and cleanliness of postoperative area
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Performs safe and individualized nursing care for the patient in the immediate postoperative/post-anesthesia period
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Assesses and documents the patient’s physical and emotional status upon arrival in the recovery room
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Documents post-anesthesia care and identity of second person in the recovery room during the patient’s recovery from anesthesia/sedation according to approved policies and procedures
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Provides nursing care to meet patient needs related to surgical condition and type of anesthesia administered
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Monitors patients and informs surgeon or anesthetist of observed complications
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Performs thorough postoperative patient assessment prior to discharge of the patient
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Assists in assessing the physical and emotional status of the patient in preparation for discharge
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Develops a plan of care for the patient based on the assessment data
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Reviews postoperative instructions and prescriptions from the surgeon with patient and significant other and documents in the patient’s medical record
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Informs patient and family about appropriate care and procedure to follow upon returning home
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Determines that patient and significant other understand conditions that require immediate care/method to obtain immediate care
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Provides comfort and reassurance to the patient and promotes privacy and dignity