Per Diem Preop/Pacu Nurse

Surgery Partners•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

Provides nursing care to patients in an ambulatory surgical setting and assumes responsibility for patient care in accordance with physician orders and facility policies. The role also monitors and controls the use of, and charges for, supplies used in the center. Reports to the Administrator. The nurse assesses, plans, and implements care for pre-operative patients; administers ordered medications and treatments; documents care; and supports patient discharge according to facility policies. The position involves reviewing charts and surgical consents, verifying pre-operative workup, communicating relevant information to the operating-room nurse and care team, and providing support to patients and families. The nurse also maintains supplies and a clean, safe work environment, reports equipment problems, supports employee orientation, and maintains professional competence through continuing education and facility in-services.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current Registered Nurse license.
Current American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certifications.
Knowledge of healthcare products, stock rotation procedures, storage systems, inventory supplements, preference-card management, and credit.
Knowledge of medical terminology related to healthcare products and of inventory-control procedures.
Ability to multitask, work independently, pay close attention to detail, stay organized, and communicate effectively.
Ability to handle a large volume of detailed work accurately.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to bend, stoop, lift, and handle supplies.
Ability to interact pleasantly and efficiently with co-workers, vendors, and management.
Ability to perform simple mathematical functions, data entry, and equipment and supply tracking.

Responsibilities

Assess, develop, and implement nursing care for pre-operative patients.
Record and report patient symptoms, reactions, abnormalities, and changes in physical or mental condition to appropriate personnel.
Administer physician-ordered medications and treatments, following medication safety and documentation procedures.
Care for and discharge pre-operative patients according to facility policies.
Review pre-operative charts for accuracy and completeness and verify that surgical consent matches the physician’s order and operating-room schedule.
Verify that applicable pre-operative workup is present in the chart and report abnormal findings to the anesthesiologist and/or surgeon before the scheduled surgery.
Communicate pertinent pre-operative information to the operating-room nurse.
Obtain and label patients’ personal belongings bags and assist patients with appropriate operating-room attire.
Complete registration forms and pre-operative worksheets, including documentation of medication dose, time, and method of administration.
Function independently and make sound, timely decisions in emergency situations.
Protect patient and employee privacy and confidential information, and provide psychological support to patients and/or families.
Maintain rapport with physicians and medical departments or services involved in pre-operative workup.
Maintain competence through continuing education, meet continuing-education requirements for license renewal, and attend facility in-services.
Assist with orientation of new employees as directed.
Maintain supplies and cleanliness in the work environment; report and label malfunctioning or broken equipment.
Follow facility and departmental safety guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.