Peri-Anesthesia Nurse, On Call, Tyson’s MOB in McLean, VA

Job Summary Provides quality patient care for pre-operative and post-operative patients, in accordance with nursing philosophy and approved standards. Essential Responsibilities • Performs within the established standard of pre- and post- anesthesia nursing and critical care nursing. • Utilizes the standard of care in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the surgical patient in the delivery of pre-operative and post-operative nursing care. • Formulates care plans based on individual assessment of physiologic functions and problems identified pre-operatively and intra-operatively. • Provides nursing care utilizing clinical knowledge and expertise, reacting immediately to adverse physiological changes within seconds, to reverse and revive the patients physiological functions. • Renders nursing care following aseptic techniques. • Assembles and communicates appropriate information in verbal or written reports in order to maintain continuity of care. • Executes proper use of equipment and supplies used in the pre-operative area and the recovery (Stage I and Stage II) area. • Participates in the Perioperative Services quality assurance program. • Promotes personal and professional growth by actively participating in continuing education programs. • Participates in the professionalism of the Perioperative Services by adhering to the standards. • May be required to administer conscious sedation after appropriate training and competency requirements are met • Assumes other related duties as directed.