Pre-Op & Recovery RN PRN
About The Position
The Registered Nurse provides nursing care to patients in an ambulatory surgery center, assuming responsibility for patient care in accordance with physician orders and center policies. The role includes assessing patients in the preoperative, operating room, and/or post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) areas, preparing patients for surgery, monitoring them during procedures as required, administering and documenting prescribed medications and treatments, and assisting physicians with patient care activities. The RN maintains a safe and controlled environment, uses equipment and supplies in a cost-effective manner, documents care accurately and promptly, respects patient rights, and participates in patient and family teaching appropriate to pediatric patients’ developmental ages. The position also requires maintaining role-specific competencies, following infection-control procedures, and contributing to teamwork, customer service, and continuous service improvement. The RN reports to the Supervisor of Clinical Services. The posting notes no nights, holidays, or on-call work.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current Registered Nurse license.
- Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
- Current American Heart Association ACLS certification.
- Previous acute care experience is preferred; pre-op, PACU, ED, ICU, or perioperative experience is highly desirable.
Nice To Haves
- Previous acute care experience.
- Pre-op, PACU, ED, ICU, or perioperative experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care to patients in an ambulatory surgery center and assume responsibility for patient care in accordance with physician orders and center policies.
- Assess patient status on admission to the preoperative area, operating room, and/or PACU, and on an ongoing basis.
- Use the nursing process for patient assessment, problem identification, and interventions.
- Prepare patients for surgical procedures.
- Physiologically monitor patients during procedures as required.
- Administer and document medications, solutions, and treatments as prescribed.
- Assist physicians with examinations, procedures, and other patient care activities.
- Monitor and control the care environment.
- Provide equipment and supplies in a cost-effective manner based on patient needs.
- Complete timely, accurate, and thorough documentation.
- Respect patients’ rights and participate in patient and family teaching appropriate to pediatric patients’ developmental ages.
- Demonstrate accountability and follow established infection-control policies and procedures.
- Maintain competencies for the RN role in assigned areas, such as pre-op, OR, and PACU.
- Participate in programs, in-services, workshops, and meetings to support professional growth and development.
- Communicate effectively and maintain interpersonal relationships that promote a positive environment, teamwork, and organizational loyalty.
- Maintain collegial relationships with physicians to support quality patient care.
- Provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, physicians, vendors, and Surgery Center staff.
- Support the Surgery Center’s mission, goals, operations, and continuous service improvement.
- Adapt readily to changes in the work environment or schedule and maintain a positive attitude during stress or challenges.
- Maintain positive attendance and communicate absences in advance.
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Plan.
- 401(k) retirement plan with a company match.
- Additional benefits are referenced but not specified.
