Reports To : Surgical Services Director
FLSA Classification: Full-Time Non-exempt, Hourly $33.50- $50.000
Essential Functions
- Assess, instruct, and prepare patients prior to surgery.
- Ensure that operative and informed consents are signed and correct.
- Take and record vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for surgical procedures.
- Initiate IVs.
- Assess patient's post-operative condition.
- Monitor Vital Signs and other measurements of progress, meeting discharge criteria.
- Accurately chart finings and progress in patient chart.
- Answer patient questions and ensure patent comfort before and after surgical Procedures.
- Monitor patients for condition changes, reporting any changes to physician.
- Perform intervention duties as assigned during post-operative emergencies.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
- Current, unencumbered Colorado RN license required.
- BLS and ACLS certification required thre (3) months of hire or transfer.
Skills and Expectations
- Kind and professional demeanor.
- Professional and well-groomed appearance at all times.
- Communicate positively and effectively, both written and verbally, with patients, family, and staff.
- Demonstrate effective organizational skills in an evolving environment.
- Work with honesty, compassion and integrity at all times.
- Understand and adhere to the scope of service for the department and this position.
- Understand and adhere to all of PMC's policies and procedures.
- Understand and adhere to PMC's Code of Conduct.
- Adhere to the strictest confidentiality and HIPPA regulations.
- Demonstrate a commitment to building and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable working environment.
- Ability to remain calm and efficient in emergency situations.
- Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrate strong emotional intelligence.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing this job, the employee:
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
- Must be able to move and traverse about the facility 50% of the time.
- Frequently transport objects weighing up to 50lbs
- Occasionally position objects weighing up to 100lbs.
- Must be able to communicate and exchange information in a way others will understand.
- Must be able to recognize details such as color and depth within a few feet of the observer.
- Frequently operates computers, machinery, and other healthcare equipment.
- Constantly positions self to complete essential functions.
- May be required to wear N95s or PAPRs throughout the shift.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
