Valley Digestive Health Center is an outpatient endoscopy center specializing in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases and disorders. Conveniently located in the heart of the San Gabriel Valley, in Arcadia, Valley Digestive Health Center was designed with patient privacy, safety and convenience in mind. Our procedures allow patients to recover in the comfort of their own home and pay a significantly lower cost than at a hospital.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Greets patients and provides comfort and reassurance to the patient.
- Introduces self to patient and verbally validates the procedure.
- Supports the patient’s right to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.
- Utilizes the nursing process to develop, plan, deliver, and execute patient’s plan of care during postoperative period.
- Assists the patient, if necessary, with dressing
- Performs safe and individualized nursing care for the patient in the immediate post-operative/post-anesthesia period.
- Assesses and legibly documents the patients’ physical and emotional status upon arrival in the recovery room.
- Develops a plan of care for the patient based on patient needs related to surgical condition and type of anesthesia.
- Monitors and reports any abnormal observed complications to the RN, Anesthesia provider, and physician, as appropriate.
- Assesses the physical and emotional status of the patient in preparation for discharge.
- Reviews postoperative instructions and prescriptions from the physician with patient and caregiver and legibly documents in patient’s medical record.
- Uses equipment effectively following manufacturer’s instructions for use.
- Uses proper techniques and procedures according to accepted standards of practice.
- Assists with inventory of supplies, drugs, and equipment to maintain availability and stock levels.
- Maintains order and cleanliness of PACU area.
- Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
- Attends all required education.
We do not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities on the basis of an individual's race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other prohibited category set forth in federal or state regulations.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
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