Registered Nurse-Hourly

AMSURG•El Dorado, AR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves performing preoperative patient assessments, preparing patients for procedures, and managing their care post-anesthesia. The nurse will administer medications, provide education to patients and families, and ensure accurate documentation while maintaining patient privacy and adhering to safety protocols. Collaboration with other departments and participation in quality improvement activities are also key aspects of this position.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) license
Proficiency in initiating IV therapy and administering medications
Ability to perform preoperative patient assessments
Skill in monitoring patients post-anesthesia and assessing vital signs, pain, and nausea
Competence in recognizing and responding to changes in patient condition or emergencies
Ability to provide patient and family education
Experience with accurate and timely nursing documentation
Knowledge of patient privacy, infection prevention, and medication safety policies
Ability to work collaboratively with other departments
Willingness to assist in other clinical areas as needed

Nice To Haves

Experience in a surgical center or similar clinical setting
Familiarity with quality improvement activities and regulatory readiness

Responsibilities

Perform preoperative patient assessments and prepare patients for scheduled procedures.
Review medical history, medications, allergies, laboratory results, and other required clinical documentation.
Initiate IV therapy and administer medications as ordered and within the RN scope of practice.
Provide preoperative education and emotional support to patients and families.
Receive and monitor patients following anesthesia, assessing airway, vital signs, pain, nausea, and overall recovery status.
Recognize and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition or emergency situations.
Provide postoperative and discharge education to patients and responsible caregivers.
Complete accurate and timely nursing documentation.
Maintain patient privacy and adhere to infection prevention, medication safety, and center policies and procedures.
Assist with maintaining appropriate supplies, equipment readiness, and a clean and safe patient-care environment.
Work collaboratively with all departments to support efficient daily operations and patient flow.
Assist in other clinical areas as needed based on patient volume, staffing, competency, and center needs.
Participate in staff education, quality improvement activities, regulatory readiness, and other duties assigned by the Center Administrator or Clinical Director.