ASC Registered Nurse - PACU PRN

Michigan Institute of Urology PC•Troy, MI

15h

About The Position

The ASC Registered Nurse – PACU is an essential member of the health care team, responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and coordinating patient care in the Ambulatory Surgery Center. The RN consistently delivers high-quality care during patients’ pre- and post-operative phases at the surgery center. The position plans and organizes daily activities in the Pre-operative and PACU areas in accordance with the clinical director’s and physicians’ instructions and the center’s administrative procedures. It provides a safe environment by following post-anesthesia standards of care, communicates patient status throughout the continuum of care, and provides appropriate interventions, education, documentation, and support. Employees are expected to maintain high ethical standards and comply with applicable laws, regulations, Solaris Health policies, and affiliated practice procedures. This includes protecting patient health information under HIPAA, reporting suspected concerns or violations, and completing annual compliance training on time.

Requirements

RN license and certification as required by the state.
BLS certification.
ACLS certification.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to deliver exceptional patient service throughout interactions.
Knowledge of healthcare systems operations, such as EMR.
Knowledge of and compliance with HIPAA patient confidentiality requirements.
Compliance with the organization’s health and safety policies.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Nice To Haves

BSN.
Two years of pre-operative/post-anesthesia experience.

Responsibilities

Plan and organize daily activities in the Pre-operative and PACU areas in accordance with instructions from the clinical director and physicians and the center’s administrative procedures.
Provide a safe environment by following post-anesthesia standards of care.
Communicate the patient’s current status to appropriate parties throughout the continuum of care.
Perform interventions to maintain the patient’s genitourinary, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, endocrine, respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological systems, as well as fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balances, at or above baseline levels.
Perform interventions to protect patients from surgical site infection.
Assess patients and provide appropriate instructions, training, and education to patients and family members throughout the perioperative process.
Report and document pertinent observations and nursing interventions.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, the Solaris Health Code of Conduct, and Solaris Health and affiliated practice policies and procedures.
Maintain the confidentiality of patients’ protected health information in compliance with HIPAA.
Immediately report suspected concerns or violations to a supervisor and/or the Compliance Department.
Complete annual compliance training on time.
Perform other position-related duties as assigned.