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Provides quality patient care for post-operative patients, in accordance with nursing Philosophy and approved standards. Essential
Performs within the established standard of post anesthesia and critical care nursing. Utilizes the Standard of care in the assessment, planning implementation and evaluation of the surgical patient in the delivery of post-operative nursing care. Formulates care plans based on individual assessment of physiologic functions and problems identified pre-operatively and intra-operatively.
Provides nursing care Utilizing Clinical knowledge and expertise, reacting immediately to adverse physiological changes within seconds, to reverse and revive the patients physiological functions. Renders nursing care following aseptic techniques. Assembles and communicates appropriate information in verbal or written reports in order to maintain continuity of Care.
Executes proper use of equipment and supplies used in Recovery Room area. Participates in the Surgery Departments Quality Assurance Program. Promotes personal and professional growth by actively participating in continuing education programs.
Participates in the professionalism of the operating room by showing courtesy, compassion, respect and adherence to the standards. Assumes other related duties as directed. Qualifications
Experience Minimum two (2) years of current recovery room or critical care experience required. Education High School diploma or GED required. License, Certification, Registration This job requires credentials from multiple states.
Credentials from the primary work state are required at hire. Additional Credentials from the secondary work state(s) are required post hire. Registered Nurse License (Virginia) within 6 months of hire AND Registered Nurse License (Maryland) within 6 months of hire OR Compact License: Registered Nurse within 6 months of hire Registered Nurse License (District of Columbia) within 6 months of hire Advanced Cardiac Life Support Basic Life Support from American Heart Association Additional
Good oral and written communication skills required. Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
Recent recovery room experience preferred. Certification in IV insertion and therapy preferred. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Day Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Working Hours Start: 07:00 AM Working Hours End: 05:30 PM Job
Full-time Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: M38|UFCW|Local 400 Job Level: Individual Contributor Department: Falls Church Medical Center - Gastroenterology-Endoscopy - 1808
$58.24 - $73.63 / hour Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital).
About the role
Provides quality patient care for post-operative patients, in accordance with nursing Philosophy and approved standards.