Registered Nurse

Kalon Aesthetics•Scottsdale, AZ

17d•$42 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

Athenix Advanced Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Center is seeking an experienced peri-operative nurse to join our dynamic team in our state-of-the-art cosmetic surgery center. This is a wonderful opportunity to be a part of the staff of an established center with a team of talented, collaborative, supportive professionals who are dedicated to providing the highest possible levels of patient care and satisfaction! About Athenix Advanced Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Institutes: Athenix www.athenixbody.com is the largest aesthetic plastic surgery practice in the Western U.S. with seven locations across Arizona, California, Oregon and Washington, and affiliated organizations in Texas and Colorado. We are private equity-backed and executing on our national expansion plans. We specialize in advanced aesthetic plastic surgery procedures to help people look and feel great. Our innovative techniques and a relentless focus on the patient experience are changing the way cosmetic surgery is delivered. We seek energetic, high-achieving professionals who have industry-related experience within the cosmetic/plastic surgery arena. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit programs. All our offices include state-of-the-art, onsite surgery centers for the privacy and convenience of our patients and staff. Our team is dynamic, professional, and passionate about delivering an exceptional experience to every patient.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program with a current state RN licensure.
Must have and always maintain a current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS).
Plastic surgery clinic setting experience required.
Familiar with all the field’s concepts, practices and procedures.
Ability to effectively communicate with all members of staff, both verbal and written.
Good judgment, supervision, listening, creativity, conflict resolution and leadership skills.
Attention to detail, organized, reliable and confident with patients.

Nice To Haves

PreOP/PACU Experience very important and strongly desired for this role.

Responsibilities

Checking in patients for procedures including IV starts, chart preparation, patient preparation and, at times, sterile field set-up
Circulate various cosmetic surgery cases and assist anesthetist as needed
Perform moderate IV sedation for specific cases
Patient recovery from procedures (PACU)
Perform pre-operative and follow-up appointments for all procedure types
Provide safe, professional nursing care in clinic and perioperative settings, following policies, procedures, HIPAA, infection-control, and controlled-substance regulations.
Triage, assess, and document patient histories and vital signs; obtain consents and maintain accurate medical records and photos.
Prepare exam, pre-op and post-op areas; maintain clean, stocked, and organized clinical spaces and supplies.
Coordinate perioperative care: review charts for clearance (labs, EKGs, meds), contact patients for missing items, assist with check-in/check-out, and notify caregivers/families of status.
Perform pre- and post-operative nursing tasks including wound care, dressing changes, drain/staple/suture removal, seroma aspiration, and discharge teaching.
Administer medications and treatments per orders: start IVs, give IV/IM/subcutaneous meds, prepare/handle local meds, assist with injectables, and perform point-of-care testing.
Follow narcotics control procedures, manage medication inventory, and document/dispose of expired or recalled medications.
Respond to emergencies: provide CPR/AED, ambu-bag ventilation, venipuncture, emergency medications, and other immediate interventions.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and staff; provide patient education, follow-up calls, and service-oriented responses to concerns.
Support clinic operations: maintain logs (implant/pathology), assist with specimen handling and lab coordination, participate in supply/inventory checks, chart audits, staff meetings, and continuous education.
Promote teamwork, professionalism, time management, and patient confidentiality while contributing to quality improvement and a positive patient experience.