RN Registered Nurse Pre-Op PACU ASC: AZURA - Fresenius Medical Care
Company: Fresenius Medical Care
Location: Teterboro
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Supports the Organization mission, vision,
core values and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the
Organization Compliance Program, including following all regulatory
and Organization policy requirements. Provides direct nursing care
pre, during and post procedure, under the direction of the Facility
Manager, Director of Nursing and/or Charge Registered Nurse,
utilizing standard nursing techniques to assist the physician in
optimum patient outcomes following facility policies and
procedures. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: QUALITY:
Responsible for supporting and driving organization quality
standards through meeting regulatory and accrediting body
requirements and the practice of Continuous Quality Improvement
(CQI), including use of CQI tools. Assists with implementation of
organization quality goals and facility specific action plans in
order to achieve organization quality standards. Accountable for
outstanding quality of patient care, as defined by the organization
quality goals, to ensure that organization policies and procedures
are followed. Responsible for addressing and acting on adverse
events and action thresholds in collaboration with facility
management. Maintains integrity of medical records and other
organization administrative and operational records. Complies with
all data collection and auditing activities. Maintains facility
environmental integrity and safety. PATIENT: Obtains necessary
medical history, discusses procedure and answers questions, and
performs nursing assessment on the day of the procedure. Provides
education to patients and patient's family regarding post procedure
care of vascular access. Monitors patient condition before, during
and after the procedure, especially patients having moderate
sedation and contrast media injections for possible complications
or reactions. Acts as a resource for the patient to address patient
concerns and questions. Identifies and communicates patient related
issues to facility management, as needed. Completes documentation
of patient information from admission to discharge in an accurate
manner. Confirm written orders, consents and lab work are completed
and documented in accordance with facility policies. This includes
appropriate preparation of lab requisitions; delivery to
appropriate labs; reporting and forwarding of lab results to
appropriate physician. Maintains competency with all emergency
operational procedures, and initiates CPR and emergency measures,
as needed. Administers medications and IV moderate sedation to
patients as directed per physician's orders, and in compliance with
organization, company, federal, state and local regulations. Acts
as scrub technologist to assist the physician during procedure as
needed, maintaining a sterile technique. Assists with patient
workflow by transporting patients as needed. Performs point - of -
care laboratory testing as directed per physician's orders and in
compliance with organization, company, federal, state and local
regulations. Performs IV insertion as per physician orders.
Performs additional tasks as designated by Physician, practicing in
compliance with state regulations. PHYSICIANS: Provides regular and
effective communication with physicians on an as needed basis.
Attends and participates in CQI meetings with physicians, reporting
on assigned topics. May assist facility management in working with
the physicians and staff to verify all necessary instruments and
equipment. Assists the physician in completing and reporting state
required adverse event reports and reporting internally as per
organization/FMC policy and procedure. MAINTENANCE/TECHNICAL:
Operates appropriate facility equipment and technology, including
but not limited to, patient monitors, defibrillators, medical
recording devices, sterilizers and computers in a safe and
efficient manner. Inspects operation of all facility equipment and
reports malfunctions, and maintenance needs to ensure the safe and
effective operation of all vascular access equipment. Inspects
operation of all facility operating systems, including temperature
checks in appropriate areas and physical structure of the facility
and reports any issues to the Facility Manager. Ensures a clean,
safe and sanitary environment in the vascular access facility at
all times. Ensures all blood spills are immediately addressed
according to the organization/FMCNA Bloodborne Pathogen Control
Policies. ADMINISTRATIVE: Assists with efficient utilization of
medication, laboratory, inventory, supplies and equipment to
achieve supply cost goals following all guidelines established in
the organization formularies. May assist in the development and
revision of any applicable policies and procedures related to the
facility to ensure continuous process improvement. Assists with
Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities including monthly
reports and attending meetings as required. Assists with
maintaining medication supply, including inventory control,
checking for expired medications, and ensuring appropriate
recording of controlled substances as required by law. Completes
usage logs for all medications with appropriate documentation, as
well as, records of drug disposal in accordance with local, state,
and federal law. Assists with maintaining facility supply
inventory, including ordering and restocking of supplies as needed.
Examines emergency equipment and supplies, including stocking of
the crash cart on a regular basis. Completes medical records in an
accurate manner in compliance with organization policies and
procedures prior to discharge of the patient. Perform chart audits
on a regular basis. May participate in facility regulatory and
accreditation surveys and action plans to address any deficiencies.
Completes state required records for all implanted devices in an
accurate and timely manner and in accordance with organization/FMS
records management guidelines. Participates in staff meetings,
training and orientation as assigned. Complies with HIPPA policies
and standards regarding patient information and medical records.
Assist with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.
Other duties as assigned. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described
here are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions. Day to day work includes desk
and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility
staff and physicians. The position provides direct patient care
that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients and
assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may
provide assistance. The position requires frequent prolonged
periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. The
employee may occasionally be required to move, with assistance,
patients and equipment of up to 200 lbs. There is a two-person
assist program and material assist devices for the heavier items.
The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility
with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be
exposed to infectious, contagious diseases/materials and radiation.
May be required to wear protective gear in procedure rooms for
extended periods of time. EDUCATION: High School Diploma required;
Associate's Degree desirable; and Bachelor's Degree strongly
preferred Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (R.N.)
Current appropriate state licensure and ACLS certification
required. EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS 4 - 6 years' related
experience preferred. Office Based Surgical Center/Ambulatory
Surgical Center/Vascular Access, Cardiac Cath Lab, or a combination
of ASC, surgical, Interventional Radiology and ICU/CCU or emergency
department experience preferred. Proficient in the use of computers
and related software such as Microsoft Office is necessary.
Proficient in IV insertion. Proficient in cardiac rhythm
recognition. Experience with Medical database software. Certified
in BLS & ACLS successfully completed course certifications. EO/AA
Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual
Orientation/Gender Identity Fresenius Medical Care North America
maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable
federal and state laws.
Keywords: Fresenius Medical Care, Passaic , RN Registered Nurse Pre-Op PACU ASC: AZURA - Fresenius Medical Care, Healthcare , Teterboro, New Jersey
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