RN-Ambulatory Surgery at SSM Health summary:
The RN-Ambulatory Surgery role involves assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for surgical patients in a dynamic hospital environment. This position requires effective communication with patients and clinical teams, meticulous documentation, and adherence to universal protocols to ensure quality patient care. Candidates are expected to have a graduate degree from an accredited nursing school and at least one year of registered nurse experience.
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WI-SSM Health Davis Duehr Dean Eye Care Madison Regent
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Highlights:
This is a pre/post operative RN position with Davis Duher Dean Eye Care and Surgery Center. Hours vary. 8 hour shifts between 5:30am - 5:00pm.
We offer a positive, upbeat work environment where all medical personnel work together for the good of the patient. We hope you will consider joining our SSM family!
Job Summary:
Assesses, plans, coordinates, implements and evaluates nursing care for surgical patients.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Accepts patient care assignments as directed. Communicates with clinical area team members appropriately. Correctly conducts all appropriate nursing aspects of patient assessment while using subjective and objective data.
- Communicates effectively with patients to assess their knowledge of surgical/invasive procedure(s) and expectations. Adheres to universal protocol.
- Involves patient/significant others in their plan of care, education, discharge planning, and prioritization of needs. Utilizes available teaching resources as appropriate, and identifies/refers patients/families as appropriate.
- Plans for patient care and/or intervenes by demonstrating basic nursing skills, observing and accurately documenting patient's response to nursing care, utilizing available teaching resources as appropriate, maintaining a safe environment.
- Evaluates care by conducting ongoing assessments to identify effectiveness of interventions, performing post-op calls following surgical procedures, and analyzing verbal responses from patient and family during hospitalization.
- Makes competent clinical decisions and displays the ability to know when to involve management or other team members. Assists in all areas of surgical services as needed.
- Provides information to the physician related to changes in the conditions of patients in a timely manner. Documents the care given to patients and their response to care in a timely manner.
- Correctly and efficiently administers medications, treatments, and nursing interventions as per hospital policy.
- Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to surgical nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient’s age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's Scope of Service.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing
EXPERIENCE
- One year registered nurse experience
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee
Department:
DDD SC Surgery
Scheduled Weekly Hours:24
SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Benefits SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
- Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
- Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
- Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
Keywords:
RN, Ambulatory Surgery, patient care, nursing, surgical patients, healthcare, clinical assessment, opportunity, care coordination, post-operative
