Per Diem Pre-Op & PACU Registered Nurse RN

Surgery Partners Careers•Altoona, WI

About The Position

The Outpatient RN will perform in a variety of care areas including Pre-Op, Procedure, and PACU. This role involves preparing patients for procedures, assisting during procedures, and monitoring recovery to ensure safe discharge. The Outpatient RN needs to be adaptable, proficient in patient assessment, and committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment. Hours: Per Diem

Requirements

Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S.
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited nursing program required
Current RN licensure in the State of Wisconsin
BLS certification is required upon hire
Must be able to achieve ACLS and PALS certification within six months of hire
Must possess a cell phone that interfaces with the organization’s secure messaging system
Medical Terminology
Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems
Quality assurance and accreditation standards
Understanding of HIPAA regulations, patient confidentiality laws and patient rights
Effective English communication in verbal and written format
Competent in conscious sedation according to policy
Quality work including attention to detail and accuracy
Carry out organization customer service standards
Basic computer proficiency
Carry out organization customer service standards
Prioritize tasks effectively through managing workload based on urgency and importance
Capacity to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Continuously learn and improve through staying up to date on job specific trends, policies, and new technologies
Successfully demonstrate organization-wide performance review competencies

Nice To Haves

Previous perioperative or general nursing experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Advocate for patients’ rights, preferences, and needs, ensuring that they receive high-quality, compassionate care that is tailored to their individual circumstances.
Project a professional demeanor and appearance while maintaining the confidentiality of the patient, coworkers, and the organization, as appropriate.
Assess patient health problems and needs to develop, implement, and evaluate care in collaboration with healthcare team
Provide direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments as prescribed
Educate patients and their families on health conditions, medications, treatment care, and post surgical care
Inventory all patient belongings preoperatively
Operate and monitor medical equipment relevant to patient care
Ensure infection control protocols and safety standards are followed in all aspects of patient care
Promptly records all care information concisely, accurately, and completely
Respond to emergency situations using appropriate interventions
Promptly report and document any occurrences of unusual events, safety concerns, or incidents in accordance with organization policies and procedures
Plan and direct all nursing care for patients undergoing operative and other invasive procedures
Provide pre-operative patient education, including pre- and post-surgical instructions, procedure expectations, and recovery guidelines
Obtain pertinent patient records prior to patient’s arrival for pre-op testing
Prepare patients for outpatient surgical procedures, including appropriate testing, IV insertion, lab draws, vital signs, and pre-op medications
Report abnormal values to anesthesia provider and surgeon in a timely manner
Perform a surgical site identification and verifies consent on every patient
Ensure compliance with Universal Protocol by initiating a pre-procedural 'Time Out' to prevent wrong-site, wrong-procedure, and wrong-patient errors
Assist with minor surgical or procedural tasks as needed, ensuring aseptic technique and proper equipment usage
Assist in positioning and responding to the comfort and safety of the patient
Monitor patient status throughout the outpatient procedural process, identifying and reporting changes in condition to the surgical team
Support anesthesia recovery by monitoring airway, consciousness level, vital signs, and pain levels in the PACU
Document all assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in the EMR
Coordinate discharge planning, ensuring patients meet criteria for discharge.
Review postoperative instructions and prescriptions from the surgeon with patient and significant other and documents the patient record
Determine that the patient and significant other understand the conditions that require immediate care and the method to obtain immediate care
Use the organization's secure messaging platform in accordance with departmental protocols, including timely receipt and responses to communications
Perform other duties as assigned