Registered Nurse Pre-Assessment Testing II - Atlanta Outpatient Surgery Center

SCA Health•Atlanta, GA

16h

About The Position

SCA Health is hiring a Registered Nurse Pre-Assessment Testing to support patient care at an ambulatory surgery center. The nurse develops and implements individualized perianesthesia plans of care, assesses patients’ medical histories and preoperative test results, and coordinates screening and clearance for scheduled or potential procedures. The role includes educating patients and their designated support people, administering and monitoring care safely, protecting patient rights and privacy, and communicating with the perioperative team throughout the care continuum. The nurse also contributes to quality improvement, team training and safety activities, maintains required competencies, and complies with facility and SCA policies and procedures. SCA Health describes its mission as caring for patients, serving physicians, and improving health care, and offers a benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, and life and disability insurance.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
At least one year of pre-op, PACU, and/or medical-surgical nursing experience.
Current state licensure in good standing.
Current BLS/BCLS certification, or successful completion of a BLS/BCLS course within 90 days of employment.
Current ACLS certification, or successful completion of an ACLS course within 90 days of employment.
When pediatric care is included in the facility’s scope of services, current PALS certification or successful completion of a PALS course within 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Specialty certification in perioperative or perianesthesia nursing.

Responsibilities

Promote SCA Health’s mission, vision, and values.
Describe the pathophysiology of commonly encountered diseases and the physiology associated with anesthesia techniques and surgical or procedural interventions.
Develop an individualized perianesthesia plan of care and communicate the patient’s current status throughout the care continuum.
Evaluate the patient’s medical history and surgical plan using PAT anesthesia protocols.
Interview preoperative patients and collect information needed for admission.
Review preoperative test results and notify physicians when results are abnormal or incomplete.
Serve as the initial and primary contact for referral sources, directing patient screening and clearance.
Understand medications and educate patients about which medications to take on the day of surgery.
Operate equipment safely and report and correct unsafe situations; speak up about safety concerns and advocate for patients.
Handle specimens according to facility policy and procedures, and follow standard precautions, including use of personal protective equipment.
Administer medications safely using the eight rights of medication administration.
Perform interventions to maintain wound integrity and tissue perfusion at or above baseline, protect patients from infection, and manage applicable comorbid conditions.
Provide nursing care and appropriate monitoring in accordance with policies and procedures.
Assess the patient’s or support person’s knowledge and provide education about expected psychosocial responses, nutrition, medical and pain management, wound care, and expected responses to procedures.
Involve patients or their designated support people in decisions about perioperative care and rehabilitation.
Protect patient rights, dignity, privacy, and confidentiality; provide age-specific, culturally competent, ethical care within legal standards.
Comply with Universal Protocol and facility site-validation and time-out policies.
Evaluate patient progress toward outcomes and provide accurate, concise, relevant hand-off reports.
Delegate tasks in accordance with applicable nursing practice requirements, laws, and job descriptions.
Document each episode of care completely, accurately, and legibly.
Communicate and collaborate effectively with perioperative team members and other stakeholders, and participate in multidisciplinary care planning.
Participate in quality review and performance improvement projects and the performance appraisal process.
Use problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills to foster effective working relationships.
Maintain required competencies and pursue professional growth.
Comply with SCA and facility policies and procedures when providing care.
Participate in team meetings, training, and daily safety huddles.
Demonstrate fiscal responsibility and perform other duties as assigned.