PRN Pre-Op RN: Patient Advocate & Prep Specialist

CHRISTUS Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital; Vega del Codorno; Sur place; EUR 49 000 - 74 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

The CHRISTUS Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital is seeking a PRN Pre-op Nurse to act as patient advocate, ensuring continuity of care through collaboration with the health care team. Pre-op responsibilities include preparing the area and delivering quality care pre-operatively for diverse patient groups.

The role reports to the Pre-Op Nurse Manager, is classified as Non-Exempt, and emphasizes maintaining safety and comfort of patients prior to surgery.

Qualifications

• Degree from accredited nursing program.
• Licensure as registered nurse; current PALS and ACLS certifications.
• Minimum of 1 year work experience as a staff nurse preferred.

Responsabilités

• Readies the pre-op area to receive patients.
• Assesses physical and emotional needs of patients and implements appropriate nursing interventions.
• Confirm allergies.
• Confirm medications taken at home, dentures/contacts/glasses, pertinent medical conditions, and past medical history.

Formation

Nursing degree

RN licensure

PALS and ACLS certifications

Description du poste

The CHRISTUS Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital is seeking a PRN Pre-op Nurse to act as patient advocate, ensuring continuity of care through collaboration with the health care team. Pre-op responsibilities include preparing the area and delivering quality care pre-operatively for diverse patient groups.

The role reports to the Pre-Op Nurse Manager, is classified as Non-Exempt, and emphasizes maintaining safety and comfort of patients prior to surgery.