Registered Nurse (RN), Pre-Op/Post-Op - PRN
About The Position
The Registered Nurse provides pre-operative and post-operative nursing care at Southgate Surgery Center. The RN assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents patient care in accordance with applicable federal and state requirements, accreditation standards, and the center’s policies and procedures. The position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by the RN and personnel under their direction, and includes direct patient care and maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe environment. This is a PRN role requiring availability to work at least two days per week. The center is open Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.; shifts vary within those hours, and employees may occasionally need to work earlier or later as needed.
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 and respond to emergency situations.
- Positive, friendly, courteous, and professional manner.
- Effective communication with patients, families, physicians, and staff; good oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to stay organized and manage time effectively and cost-effectively.
- Ability to meet assigned schedules, arrive on time, and maintain minimal absences.
- Knowledge of patient monitoring and emergency equipment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including frequent walking, sitting, and standing; regular bending, stooping, and reaching; lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 25 pounds; fine motor tasks and use of hands; and visual and auditory tasks. Occasional driving or climbing may be necessary.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
- One year of nursing experience in at least one of the following 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.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and direct patient care in an individual operating room.
- Ensure proper techniques and practices are used in accordance with accepted standards of practice.
- Comply with HIPAA regulations and uphold patient rights.
- Perform duties ethically and legally within the scope of the RN license and applicable state requirements.
- Supervise other personnel in the room and direct or assist them as necessary.
- Immediately report unusual occurrences to charge personnel and document them appropriately in the patient record.
- Coordinate, communicate, and maintain continuity of patient care.
- Assess, prioritize, plan, and implement patient care effectively.
- Maintain accurate and legible medical records.
- Participate in continuing education and in-service training, staff meetings, and the Q.A.P.I. program.
- Follow physician orders and management directions.
- Contribute to a healthy work environment and assist in training new staff when needed.
- Balance team and individual responsibilities and work appropriately with other departments.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
Associate degree
