RN Pre/Post Procedures and Surgery

Amsurg•Pueblo, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Rocky Mountain Laser and Surgery Center is a premier surgery center in Pueblo, Colorado, dedicated to providing outstanding patient care in a comfortable environment. The center specializes in Eye Surgery, General Surgery, GI Procedures, Urology, Podiatry, Orthopedics, and more, holding accreditation from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). The center is seeking a Fulltime Registered Nurse Pre OP/PACU to work Monday – Friday, 72 hours per pay period. This role involves working cooperatively with staff and physicians to perform a variety of tasks, primarily focusing on patient care throughout the surgical/procedure process, including pre-procedure admission and assessment, and post-procedure assessment and recovery.

Requirements

Minimum Experience: 6 months of Pre Op/PACU
Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program
State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
Required BLS/ACLS/PALS
Demonstrated ability to handle complex and at times stressful situations in a calm, professional manner
Must be able to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently while maintaining a professional, courteous manner
Must be able to work well with others
Strong verbal and written communication skills required
Must be detail oriented and organized
High integrity, including maintenance of confidential information
Must be able to exercise good judgment
Must pass a background check and drug screen

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Responsibilities

Providing patient care throughout the surgical/procedure process
Pre-procedure admission and assessment
Post-procedure assessment and recovery
Monitoring the patient’s condition and vital signs
Actively participating in all Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement activities
Provide nursing care to a diverse population
Coordinate patient care, including admission, planned surgery, discharge, transfer to higher level of care and any appropriate referrals
Assess, monitor and communicate to the provider changes in condition and potential or actual problems
Assess the patient, reviews patient’s medical record and required documents to ensure all information consistent with the planned procedure and patient’s confirmation, ensuring pre-requisites and preferences are met
Provide education, discharge planning and intervention to ensure positive patient outcomes
Document all interventions and activities per standards of care
Ensures safety checklists, interventions and procedures are implemented and documented as appropriate
Perform and documents pre/post procedure assessment/evaluation/education of patient
Responds to life threatening situations utilizing nursing standards and protocols for treatment
Act in accordance with the vision, mission, and business philosophy of the Center
Overall patient engagement and experience, including the Center’s Patient Satisfaction performance
Adhere to the Center's professional conduct policies
Maintain patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality
Perform related work and other duties as required