PreOp / PACU RN

United Surgical Partners International•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Resurgens Surgical Center is a single specialty orthopedic practice. We are looking for a top performer with solid knowledge of Pre Op / PACU/ Recovery Nursing This is a fast-paced environment that is driven to reach the highest quality and satisfaction outcomes in Georgia. The PreOp/PACU RN has the responsibility to plan, direct organize, coordinate, and implement all nursing care services for the post-surgical patients in a manner consistent with our mission statement. Nurses work in a post-anesthesia care unit (formerly known as the recovery room), where patients are cared for and monitored as they recover from the effects of anesthesia. The nurse's responsibilities include all aspects of patient care prior to and following surgery. This care includes monitoring heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, and respiration, as well as managing the pain and nausea that often follow anesthesia. Additionally, they are responsible for: Admits, transfers, and discharges of patients. Completes ongoing patient assessments and documents according to policy. Completes nursing assessment within 2 hours of admission or a designated amount of time; designates reason for incompleteness. Reviews database and nutrition screen. Participates in the development of the patient plan of care to include patient problems, goals, evaluations, and interventions. Reports symptoms and significant changes in the patient's condition to appropriate personnel immediately. Assesses collaborates, and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs and readiness for discharge with other members of the care team. Demonstrates appropriate application of age-specific standards, policies and procedures, and guidelines in caring for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Demonstrates proficient IV setting skills. Follows age-specific standards in administering medications based on patient's age. Follows age-specific standards of care during altered states of consciousness related to analgesia, conscious sedation, or anesthesia.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Current GA Nursing License
Current BLS, ACLS and PALS
Minimum of 2 years experience in Pre-Op/PACU
Strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient
Understand principles of aseptic technique and their implementation
Ability to care for patients from infancy to geriatrics
Knowledge base to recognize, evaluate, solve problems and correct errors
Ability to quickly adapt to changing condition of the patient when needed
Excellent teaching skills
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Demonstrate strong professional and ethical behavior
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, physicians and fellow employees. (TEAMWORK)
Strong customer service skills
Demonstrate accountability, creativity, innovation and be receptive to change
Possess basic knowledge of Performance Improvement ideology

Responsibilities

Admits, transfers, and discharges of patients.
Completes ongoing patient assessments and documents according to policy.
Completes nursing assessment within 2 hours of admission or a designated amount of time; designates reason for incompleteness.
Reviews database and nutrition screen.
Participates in the development of the patient plan of care to include patient problems, goals, evaluations, and interventions.
Reports symptoms and significant changes in the patient's condition to appropriate personnel immediately.
Assesses collaborates, and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs and readiness for discharge with other members of the care team.
Demonstrates appropriate application of age-specific standards, policies and procedures, and guidelines in caring for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Demonstrates proficient IV setting skills.
Follows age-specific standards in administering medications based on patient's age.
Follows age-specific standards of care during altered states of consciousness related to analgesia, conscious sedation, or anesthesia.