RN - Registered Nurse - Perianesthesia
Company: Riverview Hospital
Location: Noblesville
Posted on: June 23, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description
Work Schedule:
At Riverview Health, we focus on improving the healthcare
experience for those we serve, including our employees. Although
Riverview Health is Noblesville's largest employer and one of
Hamilton County's ten largest employers with a staff of more than
1,300, we provide a close-knit work environment where everyone
feels like an invaluable member of the team. We do this by creating
a culture that's supportive, positive and empowering.
Perianesthesia Registered Nurse (RN) Job Functions:
* Prepare patient for surgery or procedure. Ensure the patient
chart is initiated, complete the patient assessment, confirm the
procedure and/or surgical site, initiate patient IV, perform
ordered labs, dispense ordered preop medications and fully document
all information and care provided.
* Provide instructions to patient and support persons as to what to
expect throughout the surgery process.
* Coordinate patient care needs with other disciplines to ensure
continuity of care.
* Monitor patient recovery from anesthesia and medical procedures.
Regularly monitor and record patient vital signs, including heart
rate, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration rate.
* Constantly assess patient for adverse reactions to the anesthesia
and respond appropriately.
* Educate each patient on the potential for reactions or side
effects of anesthesia. Provide post-procedure discharge
instructions to the patient and authorized patient representative
that include physical, psychological, social, safety and
educational and needs of the patient.
* Provide orientation and training of new employees as
assigned.
* Function as testing personnel under CLIA1988 regulations as they
relate to point of care testing as required.
* Assist with the financial management of the designated area(s) by
monitoring supply usage and waste.
Riverview Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is located
throughout Hamilton County, Indiana.
Job Requirements
Education Requirements
* Minimum: ASN from an accredited school of nursing
* Preferred: BSN from an accredited school of nursing
Experience Requirements
* Minimum: Two (2) years of previous ambulatory surgery, Post
Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), critical care and/or strong
medical/surgical nursing experience
* Preferred: Five (5) or more years of above experience with
Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA) or Certified
Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN).
License and Certification Requirements
* Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) by date of hire
or transfer into the position.
* Basic Life Safety - BLS (AHA)
* Advanced Cardiac Life Support - ACLS (AHA)
* Pediatric Advanced Life Support PALS (AHA)
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