Preop Recovery RN PRN

Surgery Partners•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The RN Pre-Op & PACU nurse ensures patient safety throughout peri-anesthesia care. The nurse prepares patients for invasive procedures by providing education, conducting health assessments, and developing individualized plans of care. Following surgery, the nurse monitors patients in the PACU, assesses readiness for discharge, and ensures patients and designated caregivers understand post-operative care and follow-up instructions. The role also requires clinical judgment in responding to emergencies, compliance with facility policies and applicable standards, accurate medical-record documentation, and effective collaboration with patients and the care team.

Requirements

Current, active Registered Nurse license issued by the applicable State Board of Nursing.
Current BLS certification.
Current ACLS certification.
Associate's degree or bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program.
Ability to make sound and reasonable clinical decisions.
Ability to concentrate on individual patient care and remain calm under pressure.
Accountability, professionalism, adaptability, and openness to change.
Ability to manage stressful situations effectively, with tact and professionalism.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to develop and maintain strong professional relationships with physicians, hospital partners, and ASC staff.
Working knowledge of computers and internet applications.
Ability to learn and use electronic medical record (EMR) systems and other healthcare software applications.
Visual and hearing abilities sufficient to safely perform patient-care activities.

Responsibilities

Perform pre-procedure assessments and formulate individualized plans of care based on patients’ physical, psychosocial, cultural, safety, pain-management, and educational needs.
Prepare patients for surgical procedures and provide pre-operative education and instructions.
Accurately document assessments and care plans in the medical record.
Assess and monitor post-anesthesia and sedated patients throughout their PACU stay.
Provide post-operative pain management and comfort measures.
Assess patients’ readiness for discharge and ensure patients and caregivers understand discharge instructions and follow-up requirements.
Document post-operative care and interventions in the medical record.
Recognize potential emergencies and respond using appropriate clinical judgment and professional expertise.
Maintain knowledge of anesthesia techniques and complications, impending shock, respiratory compromise, and airway management.
Follow facility policies for patient safety, infection prevention and control, and risk management, and adhere to applicable CMS, State, CDC, and AAAHC standards and regulations.
Communicate effectively and interact professionally, courteously, and respectfully with patients, physicians, coworkers, and guests.
Work with colleagues, supervisors, physicians, and hospital partners to improve the quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of patient care.
Support clinical and non-clinical team members and assist as needed to promote a positive work environment and smooth daily operations.
Work to exceed patient and physician satisfaction expectations and quality benchmarks.