Location: Polyclinic Campus, 3rd Floor, 2501 N Third St Harrisburg PA
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday - Varies, no weekends/holidays, 8-hour shifts
The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse is a member of the care delivery team. The Professional Staff Nurse is responsible to set the standards for the level and quality of care. The Professional Staff Nurse has responsibility, authority and accountability for the provision of nursing care. The Professional Staff Nurse manages and provides patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication and collaboration with all team members. The Professional Staff Nurse establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The Professional Staff Nurse demonstrates a commitment to the community and to the nursing profession.
Responsibilities:
- Complete screening call 7 days prior to patient's surgery (ask about medications, health history, allergies, etc.)
- Complete arrival call the business day prior to patient's surgery (review NPO instructions, when to arrive, etc.)
- Complete chart review 48 hours prior to surgery (review labs/testing for abnormal, communication with surgeon's office for missing items, communication with anesthesia for chart review if needed)
- Goal with calls and chart review is to prevent same day surgery cancellation and/or delay to the OR.
- Candidate must be detailed orientated, be able to work autonomously, be self-driven, work well with a team, and focused on patient care and safety.
- Surgical service background preferred