Registered Nurse (RN), Pre-Op/Post-Op - PRN
About The Position
The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents patient care in accordance with applicable federal and state requirements, accreditation standards, and the surgery center’s policies and procedures. The role is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by the nurse and personnel under their direction, provides direct patient care, and helps maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment. The RN supervises and directs patient care in an individual operating room, ensures accepted techniques and practices are followed, and coordinates communication and continuity of care. The position also involves maintaining accurate medical records, responding to emergent situations, reporting and documenting unusual occurrences, collaborating with other departments, and participating in staff training, meetings, continuing education, and the Q.A.P.I. program. This is a PRN position requiring availability at least two days per week. The center is open Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; shifts vary within those hours and may occasionally begin earlier or end later.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state where the worksite is located.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Ability to assess, prioritize, plan, and implement patient care effectively.
- Ability to respond to emergent situations.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to organize work and manage time effectively and cost-effectively.
- Professional, courteous, friendly manner and effective communication with patients, families, physicians, and staff.
- Ability to meet assigned work schedules and attendance expectations.
- Physical ability to perform the stated job activities, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling items up to 25 pounds; frequent walking, sitting, and standing; and regular bending, stooping, and reaching.
- Strong fine motor skills and full use of hands, with visual and auditory acuity required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.
- One year of previous nursing experience in at least one of these settings: surgical, ambulatory surgical center (ASC), Pre/Post-Op, PACU, ICU, Medical Surgical, Telemetry, or Operating Room.
- Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Knowledge of Amkai Office and Amkai Charts Database software.
- Knowledge of patient monitoring and emergency equipment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Responsibilities
- Assess, prioritize, plan, implement, evaluate, and document patient care.
- Supervise and direct patient care in an individual operating room.
- Ensure proper techniques and practices are used in accordance with accepted standards.
- Supervise other personnel in the room and direct or assist them as necessary.
- Coordinate communication and continuity of patient care.
- Maintain accurate and legible medical records.
- Report unusual occurrences promptly to charge personnel and document them appropriately.
- Follow physician orders and management directions.
- Participate in continuing education, in-service training, staff meetings, and the Q.A.P.I. program.
- Assist with training new staff when needed.
- Work with other departments and contribute to a healthy work environment.
- Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment.
