Registered Nurse Pre-Op/Recovery

Surgery Partners Careers•Layton, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing comprehensive nursing care to pre-operative and post-operative patients. The Registered Nurse will be responsible for assessing patient conditions, administering medications and treatments, and ensuring all necessary pre-operative procedures and documentation are completed accurately and efficiently. The position also requires maintaining a safe and clean work environment, adhering to facility policies, and contributing to the orientation of new employees.

Requirements

Current Utah state license as a Registered Nurse.
CPR, PALS, & ACLS certification, obtained within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Perioperative nursing experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Assesses, develops, and implements total nursing care for pre-operative and post-operative patients.
Records and reports patient symptoms, reactions, abnormalities, and changes in condition.
Administers medications and treatments as ordered by the physician.
Cares for and discharges pre-operative patients according to facility policies.
Reviews pre-operative patient charts for accuracy and completeness.
Ensures surgical consent is completed accurately, comparing it to physician orders and the OR schedule.
Verifies all applicable pre-operative workup (lab work, chest x-ray, EKG, H&P) is in the chart and reports abnormal findings to the anesthesiologist and/or surgeon prior to surgery.
Obtains and labels personal belongings bags and assists patients with proper OR attire.
Questions allergies prior to medication administration.
Documents medication administration, including dose, time, and method, on the Pre-Operative worksheet.
Functions independently in emergency situations.
Displays proficiency in nursing skills, especially in emergency situations.
Makes logical and quick decisions based on sound judgment.
Maintains patient and employee privacy and confidential information.
Provides psychological support to patients and/or families.
Maintains rapport with physicians and medical departments involved in pre-operative workup.
Maintains competence through continuing education and meets CEU requirements for re-licensure.
Attends all facility in-services.
Assists in the orientation of new employees as directed.
Maintains supplies and cleanliness in the work environment.
Reports and labels any malfunctioning or broken equipment.
Works within established facility and departmental safety guidelines.
Performs other duties as assigned.