Registered Nurse - Augusta ASC

Alliance Spine and Pain Centers•Augusta, GA

19h

About The Position

If your destiny is to be part of an ambulatory surgery center team that sets the standard by which all others are measured, you need only join Alliance Spine & Pain, “ The Future of Pain Relief”! If your desire is to join an outstanding ambulatory surgery center team that offers the best balance of work, family and play, Alliance Spine & Pain is also the answer! Alliance Spine & Pain is an interventional pain management practice that specializes in delivering unrivaled care to its patients. With a large footprint across the northern half of Georgia, Alliance Spine & Pain is seeking a dynamic nurse who shares its passion for patient care. As an integral part of the surgery center team, the candidate must be licensed and in good standing as a registered or licensed practical nurse with the state of Georgia. All while demonstrating the proper skill set to deliver uncompromising care as a circulator, pre-operative or post-operative nurse in a fast-paced, dynamic setting in one of Alliance Spine & Pain’s JCAHO-certified ambulatory surgery centers. Alliance Spine & Pain offers a highly competitive compensation package, a generous 401k, ample vacation, a comprehensive healthcare package plus weekdays only with eight (8) paid holidays per year.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Graduate of an Accredited Nursing Program
Must have current GA nursing license, BLS, ACLS and other required training
Knowledge of equipment, instrumentation and supplies required to perform specific responsibilities

Responsibilities

Pre-Op Nurse Prepare charts while reviewing patient’s history, prior to arrival
Perform pre-operative assessments and patient education
Assist with IV starts during pre-operative prep of patient
Administer medications per Physician’s orders
Assist with the medication counts and accurate documentation of narcotic log
OR Circulator Circulate and assist Physician and surgical tech during procedures
Prepare the operating room. Restock medications and supplies
Perform time out prior to beginning the procedure
Communicate with Physicians and care team to ensure safe and accurate patient information is relayed
Documentation of operative note and times
Coordinate with scheduling staff to schedule patient’s follow up visit
PACU Observe and assess patient while recovering from moderate sedation
Report any necessary assessment outliers to Physician
Provide patient’s discharge education, prescriptions and return appointment information
Ensure patient meets discharge criteria per Aldrete score
Document assessment data in the medical record
General Ensure safety of patients during procedure visit
Maintain confidentiality of patient, center and physician related information per HIPAA guidelines
Ensure regulatory compliance is upheld by completing necessary daily documentation
Provide pre-operative phone calls to ensure education and pre-procedure instructions are received
Assist team with next day post-operative phone calls
Perform other task as assigned by charge nurse, administrator or providers
Document and maintain appropriate work flow in patient’s electronic medical record