Registered Nurse PRN (Hiring Immediately)

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Supports FMCNA's mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the FVC/FMCNA Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and FVC/FMS policy requirements.

Provides direct nursing care pre, during and post procedure, under the direction of the Facility Manager 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 FVC quality standards through meeting regulatory and accrediting body requirements and the practice of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), including use of FVC/FMS CQI tools.

• Assists with implementation of FVC quality goals and facility specific action plans in order to achieve FVC quality standards.

• Accountable for outstanding quality of patient care, as defined by the FVC quality goals, to ensure that FVC/FMC 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 FVC 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 FVC, 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 FVC, 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 FVC/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 FVC/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 FVC/FMS 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 FVC 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 FVC/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