PACU/ PREOP RN PRN

Surgery Partners • Franklin, TN

3d

About The Position

The Pre-Operative/Post-Operative Registered Nurse provides nursing care to patients in an ambulatory surgical center and assumes responsibility for patient care in accordance with physician orders and facility policies. Under the supervision of the PACU Manager or Director of Nursing, the nurse provides peri-operative care in accordance with nursing judgment, regulatory and accreditation standards, and the facility’s mission, vision, and values. The role includes direct and indirect patient care across the age continuum and use of the nursing process—assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation—in accordance with facility policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing.
• Current and valid licensure with the State Board of Nursing.
• At least two years of experience in ICU, Emergency Room, Recovery Room, or another critical care nursing environment.
• At least one year of experience in pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative surgical patient care.
• Knowledge of state, federal, and accrediting body regulations and standards related to healthcare.
• Ability to obtain CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications within 60 days of employment.
• Ability to relate to and work effectively with others.
• Verbal and written English communication skills sufficient for safe and effective patient care and documentation.
• Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for professional advancement.
• Awareness of professional nursing standards and ability to perform in accordance with them.
• Eligibility for employment in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise ancillary personnel in planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating patient care in pre-operative and post-operative clinical areas.
• Provide direct patient care in assigned clinical areas and demonstrate clinical competence.
• Participate in service recovery by taking ownership of situations, correcting problems, and keeping customers informed about clinical operations while providing comfort, information, and assistance.
• Review the daily schedule and prepare patient care areas based on procedures and patient care needs.
• Communicate changes in patient status to physicians, family members, and other staff as needed.
• Initiate physical and psychosocial assessments and pre-operative plans of care; identify patients and obtain informed consent.
• Complete and document pre-operative interviews, obtain necessary diagnostic test results, and notify appropriate physicians and staff of variances or concerns.
• Complete post-anesthesia records, ensure patients meet discharge criteria, and provide post-operative instructions.
• Participate in NSH benchmarking programs to support quality clinical care.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree