Preop/PACU RN - Part-Time

Surgery Partners, Inc•Hurst, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists in the provision of nursing care to pediatric patients in an Ambulatory Surgical Center setting. Assumes total responsibility for patient care in accordance with physician's orders and centers policies. The role involves assessing patient status, utilizing the nursing process, preparing patients for surgery, monitoring patients during procedures, administering medications, assisting physicians, managing the environment and supplies, documenting care, respecting patient rights, providing patient/family teaching, demonstrating accountability, following infection control policies, enhancing professional growth, maintaining competencies, communicating effectively, maintaining collegial relationships with physicians, and exhibiting behaviors that create a high level of customer service and support the mission and goals of the Surgery Center. Flexibility, a positive attitude, and good attendance are also expected.

Requirements

Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing; current state RN License.
BLS required.
ACLS required.
PALS required within 90 days of hire.
Minimum one year in pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative surgical patient care.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric care background recommended but not required

Responsibilities

Demonstrates ability to assess patient status on admission to the preop area, the operating room and/or the PACU area and on a continuing basis.
Utilizes the nursing process for patient assessment, problem identification, and any interventions.
Prepares patients for surgical procedures.
Physiologically monitors patients during procedures as required.
Administers and documents medications, solutions and treatments as prescribed.
Assists physicians with examinations, procedures or other patient care activities.
Monitors and controls the environment.
Provides equipment and supplies in a cost-effective manner based on patient’s needs.
Provides timely, accurate and complete documentation.
Respects patient’s rights
Participates in patient/family teaching based on the developmental age of patient.
Performs actions that demonstrate accountability.
Follows established infection control policies and procedures.
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in various programs, in-services, workshops, and meetings.
Maintains competencies to function in the RN role within the specific area. (Ex. Preop, OR, and Pacu).
Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills which promote a positive environment, teamwork and loyalty to the organization.
Maintains a collegial relationship with physicians to ensure quality patient care.
In accordance with the ambulatory surgery center philosophy, present behaviors and actions which create a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, physicians, vendors, and Surgery Center staff.
Demonstrates behaviors and actions which support the mission, goals, and operations of the Surgery Center that also contribute to continuous service improvement.
Exhibits flexibility, adapting readily to changes in the work environment and/or work schedule.
Maintains a positive attitude, even during periods of stress and challenge.
Maintains positive attendance and communicates in advance any absences from work.