PACU/ PRE-OP Registered Nurse
Company: Fresenius Medical Care
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description Raleigh, North Carolina Job ID R0012851
Available Openings 1
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Supports FMCNA's mission, vision, core values and customer service
philosophy. Adheres to the FVC/FMCNA Compliance Program, including
following all regulatory and FVC/FMS policy requirements.
Provides direct nursing care pre, during and post procedure, under
the direction of the Facility Manager 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 FVC quality standards
through meeting regulatory and accrediting body requirements and
the practice of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), including use
of FVC/FMS CQI tools.
Assists with implementation of FVC quality goals and facility
specific action plans in order to achieve FVC quality
standards.
Accountable for outstanding quality of patient care, as defined by
the FVC quality goals, to ensure that FVC/FMC 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 FVC administrative
and operational records.
Complies with all data collection and auditing activities.
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 FVC,
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 FVC, company, federal,
state and local regulations.
Performs IV insertion as per physician orders.
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.
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.
ADMINISTRATIVE:
Assists with efficient utilization of medication, laboratory,
inventory, supplies and equipment to achieve supply cost goals
following all guidelines established in the FVC/FMS
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
FVC 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 FVC/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.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
EDUCATION:
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS
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, Raleigh , PACU/ PRE-OP Registered Nurse, Healthcare , Raleigh, North Carolina
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