Pre/Post Op RN

United Surgical Partners International • Wyomissing, PA

250d

About The Position

Berkshire Eye Surgery Center has an opportunity available for a per diem Pre/Post RN! At Berkshire Eye Surgery Center, we believe health and care are inseparable. We focus on offering a high quality, service oriented environment for your surgical procedure. Our facility is accredited by Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. The Pre/Post RN provides quality patient care using the nursing process, the medical plan of care, and organizational policies. The Pre/Post RN provides safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care in the perioperative services for all patient populations.

Requirements

• Must be a Registered Nurse with an unrestricted license in the state
• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Must have at least 1-3 years of experience in PreOp/PACU or Critical Care
• Previous experience in an ambulatory surgical center strongly preferred
• Must have current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Must possess a strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient
• Understanding of aseptic techniques and their implementation
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing condition of the patient when needed
• Must be an excellent team player and have the ability to communicate with staff, patients and physicians

Responsibilities

• Manage patients' admission processes to preoperative department
• Assess the status of patients' health in pre-op and ensure accuracy of identification wristband
• Ensure that operative and informed consents are in order
• Determine the surgeon and procedure being carried out
• Take and record vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for surgical procedure
• Initiate IVs and ensure that patients are informed about the procedure and attending medical staff
• Assess patients' condition after a surgery has been performed
• Ensure that all vitals are within normal range
• Log all findings in patients' files
• Answer patients' questions and ensure that they are kept comfortable
• Make sure that all relevant IVs are in check
• Develop individualized care plans based on each individual patient's condition
• Ensure that all nursing activities are carried out in accordance to individual patient care plan
• Monitor patients for condition changes and report any changes to the doctor
• Initiate patient education programs to ensure that both patients and families are educated on procedures and medications
• Determine when patients are ready to be moved to their rooms
• Perform intervention duties in cases of post-operative emergencies
• Record sedation levels and body temperature
• Manage blood and fluid transfusions and draw specimens
• Ensure that the post-operative space is clean and sanitized
• Change bandages and dress surgical wounds

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree