RN, Procedure Nurse
Company: Kaiser Permanente
Location: Duluth
Posted on: May 17, 2022
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Job Description:
Description: Licensed registered nurse who has completed
training in the care of Specialty Procedure patients (ie General
Surgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Vascular, GYN and
Gastroenterology). Incumbent utilizes a high level of knowledge of
the procedure process and effectively communicates medical issues
with physicians. Coordinates multidisciplinary care with ACC, CDU
and External Specialty care groups as needed. Interprets data
received prior to treatment and utilizes nursing judgment that is
in line with physician and treatment modality.Ability to be
self-directed and act independently and to intervene as appropriate
to resolve issues Pre/Intra and Post operatively.Essential
Responsibilities:Basic knowledge of the disease process,
coordination of multidisciplinary care, high level of judgment,
ability to interpret data received, coordinate and integrate
information and communicate medical issues with physicians.Directs,
initiates, and implements patient care plan based on established
protocols for the respective specialties of Procedural Suites.
Collaborates with practitioners, nurses, patients and
families.Pre-operative: Perform pre-op assessment, initiate
intravenous catheter care, central line care, medication
administration, cardiac monitoring, vital sign
assessment.Intra-operative : (Manage nursing care of the sedated
patient, work in conjunction with Charge Nurse/Surgeon about any
case or patient concerns, assist the operative team to create and
maintain a safe environment, knowledgeable of sterile technique and
practices in the operative setting, knowledgeable about safe use of
equipment during procedures, able to properly handle surgical
specimens for testing, understands role during emergency care,
assists with room cleaning and proper handling of instrumentation
at case completion) Provide knowledge based technical assistance to
the Physician, Use of instruments and medical devices within the
procedure room, continuous vital sign assessment.Post-operative:
Monitors and evaluates patient condition and response to procedure
and sedation. Provide Patient and family education, initiate
emergency care of proceduralsuite patients as needed and patient
follow-up. Assess side effects of treatment and identifies
additional health problems that may require medical
attention.Reviews laboratory data for abnormal or unusual
results.Confers with the physician as needed based on the medical
status of the patient.Documents patient information in Health
Connect (EMR).Provides emotional counseling and ongoing support to
patients and their families in matters relating to the pre, intra
and post-operative care of Specialty procedures, surgical
intervention, the prognosis, and follow up care as needed.Work
closely with the medical, nursing, and ancillary staff of the
institution to provide quality and safe care.Continuity between
ACC, CDU and specialty services is emphasized.Acts as liaison with
the nursing and medical staff when outpatients are admitted to the
hospital.Maintenance of records pertaining to patient
care.Continuing education: is required and will be determined by
each Specialty Nurse Manager.Float as necessary to the other
Procedural Suites locations.Basic Qualifications:ExperienceMinimum
three (3) years of RN clinical nursing experience.Minimum one (1)
year Critical care or/and Operating room
experience.EducationAssociate's Degree or two (2) years of
experience in a directly related field.High School Diploma or
General Education Development (GED) required.License,
Certification, RegistrationCurrent licensure as a Registered
Professional Nurse in the State of Georgia or able to obtain prior
to date of hire.Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from
the American Heart Association must be obtained prior to hire
date.Current Advanced Cardia Life Support (ACLS) from the American
Heart Association must be obtained proir to hire date.Additional
Requirements:Complete a Customer Service Assessment.Membership in
critical care nursing organizations and the achievement of nursing
certification preferred.Membership in AORN and achievement of
nursing certification preferred.Customer service aptitude
demonstrated through Customer Service Assessment.Preferred
Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.Primary
Location: Georgia,Duluth,Gwinnett Medical Offices IIScheduled
Weekly Hours: 1Shift: DayWorkdays: Mon - FriWorking Hours Start:
07:00 AMWorking Hours End: 04:00 PMJob Schedule: Call-in/On-CallJob
Type: StandardEmployee Status: RegularEmployee Group/Union
Affiliation: GUP-UFCW-Local 1996Job Level: Individual
ContributorSpecialty: Perioperative / Amb SurgDepartment: Gwinn
Comprehensive Med Center - Day Surgery - 2808Travel: Yes, 100 % of
the TimeKaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer
committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation,
national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry,
disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information,
other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or
any other protected status.
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