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in Allentown, PA
Registered Nurse - Full-time
•3 days ago
Estimated Pay | $38 per hour |
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Hours | Full-time |
Location | Allentown, Pennsylvania |
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Estimated Pay We estimate that this job pays $38.45 per hour based on our data.
$31.13
$38.45
$46.98
About this job
Description:
- Evaluates and completes assessment of patient needs to provide supportive care before, during, and after procedures while maintaining accuracy and completing records.
- Communicates pertinent information to co-workers.
- Provides a safe environment for the patient to prevent potential injury. Investigates and intervenes in problem situations, reporting appropriate information to supervisor and documents same.
- Maintains equipment and supplies.
- Cleaning and disinfecting equipment.
- Operates and troubleshoots specialized equipment and patient monitoring equipment.
- Anticipates and assists with maintaining adequate inventory of supplies and medications.
- Accountable for administration of drugs, (with exception of IV procedures) and other therapeutic and diagnostic measures in a safe and accurate manner.
- Ensures informed signed consent completed prior to administration of sedation.
- Provides guidance to other staff members assisting with orientation.
- Consults with appropriate supervisor or physicians as needed.
- Seeks educational opportunities and accepts responsibility for own professional growth and development. Participates with in service opportunities and staff meetings.
- Accepts direction from supervisor or physicians and adheres to established routines.
- Maintains patient's rights to privacy by not discussing privileged information outside the work area or with in hearing range of visitors, family, or patients.
- Maintains flexibility and performs other duties as required.
- Functions within the legal limits of nursing practice.
- Refers situations beyond ability or function to proper person.
- Reports errors of commission/omission.
- Participates in performance improvement program.
- Assists in Code Cart Maintenance and Defibrillator Checks.
- Assists in completion of ASC patient log book.
- Initiates IV's and administers IV sedation under direction of physician.
Requirements:
- Must be a graduate of a college/university and/or accredited school of practical nursing.
- Must hold a current license from the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing to practice as a registered nurse.
- Current BCLS is mandatory. ACLS is preferred.
- Membership in local, state, and national societies is preferred.
- Current operating room experience of one year is preferred. CNOR is preferred. AORN professional affiliation is preferred. State annual education requirements are mandatory.
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