Pre & Post Op Nurse

Roosevelt General Hospital•Portales, NM

6h•$40 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the delivery of safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care in the OR and other areas of perioperative services for all patient populations.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
Current registered nurse licensure in the state of New Mexico
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of hire
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or must be obtained within six (6) months of hire
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification or must be obtained within six (6) months of hire
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations
Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude
Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work
Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information
Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner
Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
Complete annual education requirements.
Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
Report to work on time and as scheduled.
Wear identification while on duty.
Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
Communicate the mission, ethics and goals of the organization.
Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
Attend regular staff meetings and in-services.

Nice To Haves

Two Years perioperative services experience preferred
Certified Nurse, Operating Room (CNOR) certification preferred

Responsibilities

Assesses patients at intervals as stated in policies and procedures.
Develops an individualized perioperative patient plan of care.
Implements the plan of care for Peri-Operative: Stocking medical supplies and prepare safety equipment, Performing pre-surgical assessments and documenting findings in the patient’s electronic health record (EHR), Communicating any patient allergies, anesthesia contraindications, concerns, and/or surgical risks with the surgical team, Inserting and maintaining peripheral intravenous lines (PIVs), Escorting the patient to the operating room and providing safe patient handoff to the receiving nursing team, Educating patients and their family members on the surgical process and routinely updating them throughout the intraoperative phase, reviewing the surgeon’s orders and ensuring that all preoperative testing has been completed; administering preoperative medications safely and correctly; ensuring that informed consent is obtained; actively involving the patient or designated support person in decisions affecting his or her perioperative plan of care and the rehabilitation process; assessing the knowledge level of the patient or designated support person; providing education regarding the procedure, expected psychosocial response, nutritional management, medication management, pain management, wound management, and other expected responses to the operative or invasive procedure; ensuring patient complete preparedness for the procedure prior to transfer of care to the intraoperative nurse and transport to the operating room; communicating all aspects of the patient’s current status, including care, treatments, current condition, and recent or expected changes to the intraoperative nurse.
Implements the plan of care for Post-Operative: Monitor patients' vital signs and level of consciousness post-surgery, Administer medications for pain management and other post-operative care, Assess patients for signs of post-operative complications and intervene as necessary, Provide patient and family education regarding post-operative care and recovery, Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals, Document patient status, treatments, and clinical findings accurately, Prepare patients for discharge once they meet the required criteria, Evaluates the patient’s progress toward attaining outcomes, Implement infection control measures, Assist with patient transfers to appropriate care units, Respond to emergency situations and initiate appropriate interventions, Maintain a clean and safe environment in the PACU, Provide emotional support and reassurance to patients and their families, Operate and monitor medical equipment used in post-operative care, Ensure proper patient identification and maintain patient confidentiality, Participate in continuous education and training to stay updated with best practices, Create a culture of safety for the patient. Report adverse and serious safety events, protecting the patient’s rights, dignity, and privacy; providing culturally and age-appropriate, ethical care within legal standards of practice; and Providing consistent and comparable care regardless of the setting, Assess the patient’s discharge criteria by utilizing the Modified Aldrete Scoring system, Discuss the discharge instructions with the Patient, family, and/or significant other and make sure they are provided with a printed copy for their reference, Prepare the patient for discharge/transfer and make sure that a responsible person is with the patient for the discharge process, Transfers care as appropriate, Delegates tasks as appropriate according to the New Mexico Nurse Practice Act and job descriptions, Documents nursing care accurately, completely, and legibly, Collaborates effectively with other disciplines as appropriate, Participates in quality review and performance improvement projects, Uses problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships with team members, Maintains required competencies, Pursues professional growth and participates in a professional organization, Acts as a patient advocate and maintains privacy and confidentiality of all appropriate information, Performs charge duties as assigned.
Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization.