Registered Nurse, Pre-op/PACU - LAW Outpatient Surgery Center (Part-time, with benefits)

The Employment Team at Hattiesburg Clinic, P.A. • Hattiesburg, MS

18h

About The Position

The Pre-Evaluation Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for pre-operative phone call assessments and planning for the care of patients undergoing surgical intervention, pain injections, and/or diagnostic procedures. The RN collects a thorough medical and surgical history, including medication review, and ensures required pre-op testing has been ordered, completed and reviewed by anesthesia, as needed. In collaboration with the Medical Director/Anesthesiologist, the RN determines the patient is a sound medical candidate for outpatient surgery through the outlined criteria. The RN provides patients and family members with an additional opportunity for education and review of the pre-operative instructions.

Requirements

• A graduation certificate from an accredited school of nursing (RN program), required
• Current license to practice nursing in Mississippi, required
• ACLS, PALS and BLS certifications, required
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
• Highly organized and detail oriented; particularly in regards to time management
• Ability to prioritize key objectives while performing daily tasks as well as the ability to manage multiple duties simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to effectively utilize applicable electronic systems and programs

Nice To Haves

• Experience in peri-anesthesia or critical care area, preferred

Responsibilities

• Pre-operative phone call assessments
• Planning for the care of patients undergoing surgical intervention, pain injections, and/or diagnostic procedures
• Collect a thorough medical and surgical history, including medication review
• Ensures required pre-op testing has been ordered, completed and reviewed by anesthesia, as needed
• Determine the patient is a sound medical candidate for outpatient surgery through the outlined criteria, in collaboration with the Medical Director/Anesthesiologist
• Provide patients and family members with an additional opportunity for education and review of the pre-operative instructions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees