Registered Nurse - Ballantyne ASC

Registered Nurse - Ballantyne ASC

General Job Summary

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Primary Job Responsibilities/Tasks may include, but not limited to:

• Performs nursing care for the comfort and wellbeing of the patient.  Performs and/or assists with procedures. 
• Administers medication. 
• Performs basic nursing assessment. Obtains necessary information to plan, implement and evaluate nursing care.  Documents a current clinical picture and records designated information in the patient record.
• Utilizes verbal and non-verbal communication in interactions with patients, families, visitors, physicians, and nursing personnel.  Conveys relevant information to next caregiver.  Provides and assesses effectiveness of patient and family education.
• Participate with performance improvement activities.
• Maintains current BLS/ACLS certification. 
• Attends staff meetings and in-services.  Reads minutes and signs rosters for meetings missed. 
• Participates in department in-service education program.
• Ensures the presence of all necessary supplies, instruments and equipment prior to each case. 
• Monitors the environment and personnel in the procedure room to maintain the sterile field, as applicable.  Assesses equipment prior to use to ensure functional integrity and safety.
• Complete patient’s record with accurate documentation; completes procedure supply charges accurately.
• Assures proper handling and distribution of specimens.  Documents specimens completely and accurately. Maintains specimen logbook.
• Participate in the Risk Management Program by identifying and reporting adverse incidents, and completing annual Risk Management education
• Participating in orientation of new employees and other appropriate duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education and Certifications:

• RN degree. Completion of nursing training from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred.
• Current state registered nurse license.
• Current BLS certificate. 
• Maintain American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS / ACLS certification.
• Completion of Hepatitis B Vaccine and Flu Vaccine Form will be required.  Candidate may decline vaccination through declination form or may provide record of vaccination from previous employer.
• Completion of TB test will be required.

Experience:

• Prior Gastroenterology/Surgical RN experience (one year minimum) preferred.
• E.H.R. utilization
• Serving customers in person and on the phone

Physical Requirements:

• Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing and pulling.
• Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment and supplies.
• Must speak English in good, understandable terms.
• Intact sense of sight, hearing, smell and touch.  Finger dexterity.
• Critical thinking and ability to concentrate.
• Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
• Must be able to function in a fast-paced ASC setting.