Pre-Operative / PACU RN - PRN

Surgery Partners, Inc

7h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Pre-Operative/PACU Registered Nurse responsible for the direct nursing care of patients in the Pre-Operative Assessment and Testing outpatient setting. The role involves patient education, gathering histories, performing physicals, utilizing anesthesia guidelines for pre-operative testing, and evaluating lab work, EKGs, and surgical clearances. The nurse must be able to teach and share knowledge with ancillary services and physicians, multi-task with excellent telephone communication and charting skills, and demonstrate strong empathy when dealing with patients and families undergoing surgical interventions.

Requirements

Must hold current license for a Registered Nurse in the state of Georgia
2+ years experience in Pre-Operative Setting

Responsibilities

Direct and be accountable for the nursing care of patients in the Pre-Operative Assessment and Testing outpatient setting
Ability to teach and share knowledge with ancillary services (anesthesia), and physicians in patient preparation for surgical procedures.
Ability to multi-task with excellent telephone communication and charting skills
Strong empathy when dealing with the patient and family undergoing surgical interventions
Good interpersonal skills
Organize and deliver pre-operative patient education, based on the specific needs for the patient
Task include gathering histories and performing physicals, use anesthesia guidelines for pre-operative testing if not previously ordered by surgeon. Gather and evaluate lab work, EKG's, and surgical clearances