PRN Pre/Post Registered Nurse (RN), Ambulatory Surgery Center

University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pre/Post Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for planning, executing, and evaluating the nursing care provided to the surgical patient during the pre-admission, pre-op and post-op period.

Requirements

Active Texas RN license
Minimum of three years pre- or post-op experience
BLS & ACLS Certification upon employment
PALS certification within 3 months of hire
Flexibility in days and hours available to work
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
CPAN, CAPA, or healthcare quality certification
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Experience in an ambulatory surgery center.

Responsibilities

Function in pre-admission, pre- and post-operative nursing capacities in the care of ambulatory surgery patients or be willing to cross train to achieve the full capacity of care
Demonstrates necessary practical, technical, or specialized skills required for the role of the pre- and post-operative nurse in accordance with standards of practice
Plans, implements, and evaluates pre and post-operative nursing care for patients based on individual, specific patient needs, and according to physician’s orders.
Must have a flexible schedule and willingness to report to work with short notice and anticipate schedule fluctuations based on patient length of stay and postoperative needs
Must have adequate understanding of operative procedures
Maintains and demonstrates current skills and knowledge of intravenous therapy, medication administration and effects, patient assessment, airway maintenance, patient education, emotional/social support of patients and families, and other needed clinical competencies
Reviews charts for completeness, in accordance with documentation protocols prior to and after the surgical procedure.
Assures relevant information is in the chart prior to the start of procedure.
Participates in hand-off communication to ensure continuity of care
Participates in the anesthesia time-out process if performed in the pre-op area prior to administration of pre-operative blocks or prior to the induction of anesthesia.
Responsible for medication management, including controlled substances, handling biohazardous materials and surgical specimens, maintaining inventory in care areas, And maintaining required logs such as temperature, medical gas levels, etc., and QC of CLIA waived tests