Pre-Op Registered Nurse RN

Surgery Partners, Inc•Altoona, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pre-Operative Registered Nurse (RN) plays a key role in preparing patients for surgical procedures. This position is responsible for conducting thorough pre-operative assessments, verifying patient history, initiating IV therapy, administering pre-op medications, and ensuring all required labs, documentation and consents are complete and accurate. The Pre-Op RN collaborates closely with anesthesia, surgery, and other interdisciplinary teams to ensure patient readiness, safety, and comfort prior to surgery.

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
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
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
Review patient medical history, current medications, allergies, and surgical consent forms
Monitor and record baseline vital signs, ensuring stability prior to surgery
Initiate and manage IV lines and administer pre-operative medications per provider orders and document responses
Communicate any patient concerns or changes in condition to the provider and anesthesia
Operate and monitor medical equipment relevant to patient care
Describes the perioperative experience to the patient and significant other including what to expect before, during, and after procedure
Performs all preoperative testing needed the day of surgery, i.e. labs, EKG
Ensure compliance with Universal Protocol by initiating a pre-procedural 'Time Out' to prevent wrong-site, wrong-procedure, and wrong-patient errors
Assists in positioning and responding to the comfort and safety of the patient
Provides for accurate care and handling of specimens
Inventories all patient belongings preoperatively
Use the organization's secure messaging platform in accordance with departmental protocols, including timely receipt and responses to communications
Performs other duties as assigned