Registered Nurse Surgery Center
Company: Fresenius Medical Care
Location: Memphis
Posted on: April 16, 2024
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Job Description:
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:Supports the Organization mission, vision,
core values and customer service philosophy. - Adheres to the
Organization Compliance Program, including following all regulatory
and Organization policy requirements. Provides direct nursing care
pre, during and post procedure, under the direction of the Facility
Manager, Director of Nursing 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
organization quality standards through meeting regulatory and
accrediting body requirements and the practice of Continuous
Quality Improvement (CQI), including use of CQI -tools.Assists with
implementation of organization quality goals and facility specific
action plans in order to achieve organization quality
standards.Accountable for outstanding quality of patient care, as
defined by the organization quality goals, to ensure that
organization 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 organization administrative and
operational records.Complies with all data collection and auditing
activities.Maintains facility environmental integrity and
safety.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
organization, 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 organization, company, federal, state and local
regulations.Performs IV insertion as per physician orders.Performs
additional tasks as designated by Physician, practicing in
compliance with state regulations. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - -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.Assists the physician in completing and reporting state
required adverse event reports and reporting internally as per
organization/FMC policy and
procedure.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.Ensures all blood spills
are immediately addressed according to the organization/FMCNA
Bloodborne Pathogen Control Policies. - - - - - - - - -
-ADMINISTRATIVE:Assists with efficient utilization of medication,
laboratory, inventory, supplies and equipment to achieve supply
cost goals following all guidelines established in the organization
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 organization 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 organization/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.Other duties as
assigned.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:The physical
demands and work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job. - Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.Day to day work includes desk and personal
computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff and
physicians. - The position provides direct patient care that
regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients and
assisting with ambulation. - Equipment aids and/or coworkers may
provide assistance. - The position requires frequent prolonged
periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. -
The employee may occasionally be required to move, with assistance,
patients and equipment of up to 200 lbs. There is a two-person
assist program and material assist devices for the heavier
items.The work environment is characteristic of a health care
facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels.
May be exposed to infectious, contagious diseases/materials and
radiation. - May be required to wear protective gear in procedure
rooms for extended periods of time. EDUCATION:High School Diploma
required; Associate's Degree desirable; and Bachelor's Degree
strongly preferredGraduate of an accredited School of Nursing
(R.N.)Current appropriate state licensure and ACLS certification
required. - - - - - - -EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS4 - 6 years'
related experience preferred.Office Based Surgical
Center/Ambulatory Surgical Center/Vascular Access, Cardiac Cath
Lab, or a combination of ASC, surgical, Interventional Radiology
and ICU/CCU or emergency department experience preferred.Proficient
in the use of computers and related software such as Microsoft
Office is necessary.Proficient in IV insertion.Proficient in
cardiac rhythm recognition.Experience with Medical database
software.Certified in BLS & ACLS successfully completed course
certifications. 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.
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