Job Title PACU Registered Nurse - FLOAT

Location COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80913 US (Primary)

Job Type Full-time

Job Description

SUMMARY: The contract nursing personnel shall perform essentially the same duties as those required of any military or government civil service nurse of similar experience and in similar duty assignments. The Registered Nurses report and are accountable to the Nurse Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Collects, interprets, records, and communicates pertinent patient data relevant to the patient's care before, during, and after surgery. Actively observes patients and takes appropriate action as indicated by problems. Correctly and thoroughly uses and adheres to established protocols in preparing patients for examination, specialized tests and surgery. Formulates nursing diagnosis based upon health status data by accurately interpreting assessment data and identifying patient problem/nursing diagnosis pertinent to surgical procedure. Develops a plan of care that prescribes nursing actions to achieve patient goals by establishing priorities for nursing actions. Effectively ensures patient procedures, treatments and medications are administered in accordance with (IAW) physician orders, sound nursing judgment and applicable guidelines. Accurately administers medications orally, intramuscularly, sub-cutaneous, intravenously, topically, etc., including narcotics and prescribed intravenous therapy, and maintains awareness of the effects of the medications on patients. Regularly ensures a safe, clean work environment is maintained for patients and staff. Exercises the standard precautions set forth by the CDC when providing direct patient care. Provides for patient privacy through maintaining confidentiality and physical protection of patient information. The contract nursing personnel are required to generate and maintain proper medical records on beneficiaries to whom treatment is provided in accordance with Air Force Instructions on Medical Record Administration. All records generated in the performance of the contract will remain the property of and subject to exclusive control of the Government. Facilitates collaboration with all levels of health care management to include outside agencies. Performs utilization management activities to optimize cost, quality, and access to care. Adheres to medical group operating instructions (operating instructions provided during orientation). Facilitates evidenced-based clinical practice. Provides comprehensive professional nursing care to normal and high-risk patients; documents actions. Ensures the appropriate equipment and supplies are available, based upon patient needs. Monitors and controls the environment to include temperature, sensory environment, and cleanliness. Accurately documents procedures, results of medications, untoward effects from medical/surgical procedures and unusual occurrences as appropriate in the patient's medical record. Prepares accurate reports and statistics as required. Uses tact and diplomacy when interacting with all personnel/patients/family members. Conducts patient/family interview and completes preoperative documents, progress notes and teaching. Faxes prescriptions to pharmacy and enters lab and radiology orders and other functions in Composite HealthCare System (CHCS). Assists with orientation and training of other... For full info follow application link.

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Preference will be given to Ouzinkie Shareholders, Spouses of Shareholders, and Descendants of Shareholders in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1 26(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2000e - 2(i).

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