A Urology Clinic in Spokane, WA is looking for a Registered Nurse to join their team.
Overview of Responsibilities:- Greets patients and verifies patient name, orients them to changing area, and secures patient belongings.
- Escorts patient to stretcher, verifies stretcher is in locked position, and assist patient onto stretcher. Places side rails in the raised position.
- Evaluates and completes pre-operative assessment of patient needs to provide supportive care before, during and after surgical procedures and maintains accurate and complete operative records.
- Obtain baseline vital signs, and confirm ordered lab work has been completed. Report any abnormal values of vital signs or lab work to surgeon and anesthesiologist.
- Starts and maintains IV per prescribed physician order.
- Administer and document pre-operative medications as prescribed by physician.
- Maintains and cleans equipment, operates and troubleshoots patient monitoring equipment.
- Accountable for administration of drugs, IV procedures, and other therapeutic and diagnostic measures in a safe and accurate manner.
- Executes informed consent prior to administration of sedation/anesthesia.
- Accepts direction from supervisor or physicians and adheres to established routines.
- Provides emotional support and reassurance to patient and family during perioperative stay.
- Assists in Code Cart Maintenance and Defibrillator Checks.
Schedule/Shift:
- Monday - Friday 6 AM - 2:30 PM