Recovery Room RN, On-Call Kaiser Permanente -
Washington, DC
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Description
Provides quality patient care for post-operative patients, in accordance with nursing Philosophy and approved standards.
Essential Functions:
Performs w/in 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 & problems identified pre-operatively & intra-operatively.
Provides nursing care Utilizing Clinical knowledge & expertise, reacting immediately to adverse physiological changes w/in seconds, to reverse and revive the patients physiological functions.
Renders nursing care following aseptic techniques.
Assembles & communicates appropriate information in verbal or written reports in order to maintain continuity of Care.
Executes proper use of equipment & supplies used in Recovery Room area.
Participates in the Surgery Departments Quality Assurance Program.
Promotes personal & professional growth by actively participating in continuing education programs.
Participates in the professionalism of the Operating Room by showing Courtesy, compassion respect & adherence to the standards.
Assumes other related duties as directed.
Basic Qualifications:
2 years current recovery room or critical care experience required.
Good oral and written communication skills required.
Current RN licensure in appropriate jurisdiction required.
CPR required.
ACLS certification required.
Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
Preferred Qualifications:
Certification in IV insertion and therapy preferred.
Primary Location: Virginia-Falls Church-Falls Church Medical Center 201 N. Washington St.
Scheduled Hours (1-40): 1
Shift: Day
Working Days: Mon - Fri
Working Hours Start: Varies
Working Hours End: Varies
Schedule: Call-in/On-Call
Job Type: Standard
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group: UFCW - Local 400
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job: Perioperative / Amb Surg
Public Department Name: Endoscopy
Travel: No
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