RN - PACU - OPC - San Antonio, TX - PACU - Post Anesthetic Care
Company: South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
RN - PACU - OPC - San Antonio, TXKnowledge, Skills &
Abilities:
The Surgical Services Pre-admissions testing Registered Nurse,
under the supervision of the Peri-anesthesia Director, according to
organizational structure, is responsible for providing
peri-operative patient care in accordance with sound nursing
judgment, regulatory and accreditation standards, and the
facility's mission, vision, and values. The position must provide
direct and indirect patient care across the age continuum; and
utilize the nursing process of assessment, planning,
implementation, and evaluation according to policies and procedures
of the facility.
Administrative responsibilities include internal physician
marketing, cost awareness, and adherence to staffing schedule. In
conjunction with the nursing leadership, the PAT Nurse may assist
with development and implementation of policies and procedures,
which assure that cost effective, safe and high quality of care, is
implemented.-- --Demonstrates skills necessary for the age and
needs of the patients served.
Projects a professional demeanor and appearance while maintaining
the confidentiality of patients, co-workers, and the facility and
adhering to the HIPAA policy. Reports, in good faith, any known or
suspected activity that appears to violate laws, rules, regulations
or the SP Code of Conduct. Fulfills annual continuing education
requirements.
Personal attributes include the ability to be self-directed;
demonstrates accountability, professionalism, and receptiveness to
change; seeks guidance, direction, and assistance when needed.--
Works under stress and in situations that demand patience, stamina,
endurance, and tact while providing impeccable service. Fosters an
attitude of teamwork and willingness to assist others and does not
refuse performing other job duties as requested. Set's priorities,
responds timely to issues, which require a decision, and ensure
desired results are achieved by means of consistent, follow
through.
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Patient Population:-- Telemetry
--The patient population served by South Texas Spine & Surgical
Hospital is a minimum of 12 years and/or of adult stature to
geriatric patients requiring or seeking pain and/or surgical
intervention.
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Physical Requirements:
May be expected to lift up to 50 pounds or up to 150 pounds with
assistance. May be expected to push or pull 150-300 pounds with
assistance.-- Work is of heavy demand; walking or standing most of
the time while on duty.-- Visual and auditory acuity and manual
dexterity essential to performing designated duties required.--
Optimal auditory acuity required.-- Manual dexterity involving the
handling of equipment and instruments or armamentarium is essential
to performing assigned duties.-- Physical conditions are clean,
neat and well lit.-- May be subjected to unpleasant sights and
odors, stressful situations, limited radiation, hazardous
chemicals, or infectious diseases where judgment as to precautions
needed to be taken is essential. Climate control and ambient
temperature variances may be experienced and required by patient
care and needs of the surgical team.-- Hours of duty may be
irregular or unexpectedly extended due to the requirements of the
job.
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OSHA Exposure Classification:
Job Category I.-- Direct contact with blood or other body fluids to
which universal precautions apply. Personal protective equipment is
made available and must be worn
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Qualifications:
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Duties and Responsibilities:
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SERVICE
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QUALITY
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FINANCE
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GROWTH
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