RN - Outpatient Surgery - PRN I

Company: SOVAH Health - Martinsville
Location: Callands
Posted on: April 20, 2025

Job Description:

RN - Outpatient Surgery - PRN I at SOVAH Health - Martinsville summary:
The Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient Surgery provides direct patient care in an ambulatory setting, focusing on the nursing process and ensuring high-quality clinical care. Responsibilities include medication administration, monitoring patient conditions, and collaborating with healthcare teams to coordinate care. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to prioritize patient needs effectively, while also promoting patient education and wellness.
Description:
Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient Surgery
PRN I (minimum of 1 shifts/pay period, up to 1 weekend shift/call per month, holiday shifts are on a rotation basis)
*** Must have 18 months of RN hospital experience to apply. ***

Position Summary:





Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.


Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.


Documents patient care given.


Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.


Detects change in patient status, reports to appropriate health care team member and utilizes resources as dictated by the acuity. Assigns priorities to the patient's problems with highest priority given to problems that are most urgent and critical.








Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.


Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.


Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.


Insures completion of requests for diagnostic work and support services.


Counts narcotics according to policy and procedure.








Documents and marks "surgical site verification".


Knowledge in all areas of care provided to patients in the Ambulatory Care Unit.


Knowledge in all areas of care specific to the endoscopic patients, including moderate sedation.


Knowledge in operating endoscopic equipment.


Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.





Who We Are:


People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Licensed for 220 beds, SOVAH Health - Martinsville, is a full service, acute-care hospital providing over 22 medical specialties. Among the services we offer are a home health & hospice agency, advanced wound healing center, cardiac rehabilitation center, two cardiac catheterization labs, and medical & radiation oncology services.


Where We Are:


In Martinsville, you can explore culture and arts, enjoy kayaking or hiking and so much more in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. From the river to the racetrack, we offer plenty of activities to guarantee that you and your family have a fun filled and safe place to live!


Why Choose Us:





Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees


Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees


Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance


Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants


Professional development and Growth opportunities






Keywords:
Registered Nurse, Outpatient Surgery, Patient Care, Nursing Process, Clinical Treatments, Medication Administration, Healthcare Collaboration, Patient Education, Ambulatory Care, Surgical Care

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