Registered Nurse Pre-op/PACU - LAW Outpatient Surgery Center (Part Time w/ Benefits)

Hattiesburg Clinic • Hattiesburg, MS

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About The Position

The Peri-Anesthesia Registered Nurse (RN) assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for patients undergoing surgical intervention, pain injections, and diagnostic procedures. The RN assesses and monitors patients and administers physician orders in a timely manner to prepare them for procedures. The role includes continuous patient surveillance to recognize and promptly treat medical or surgical complications, determining whether patients are suitable for discharge, and educating patients and family members about post-operative instructions. The RN also calls patients on the first working day after surgery to check on their progress.

Requirements

• Graduation certificate from an accredited Registered Nurse (RN) program.
• Current Mississippi state licensure.
• Current ACLS, PALS, and BLS certifications.
• Certificate of course completion in Moderate Sedation.
• Strong discretion and ability to handle confidential information.
• Composure in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Willingness and ability to learn new technologies.
• Dependability, punctuality, and attention to detail.
• Strong multitasking and independent-work capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Accurate documentation skills.
• Ability to consistently follow established workflows.
• Knowledge of surgery department procedures, infection control practices, and emergency response protocols.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a peri-anesthesia or critical care area.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients undergoing surgical intervention, pain injections, and diagnostic procedures.
• Assess and monitor patients and administer physician orders in a timely manner to prepare them for procedures.
• Maintain continuous patient surveillance, recognize complications early, and provide immediate emergency treatment for medical or surgical complications.
• Determine whether patients are suitable for discharge.
• Provide patients and family members with education and review of post-operative instructions.
• Call patients on the first working post-operative day to check on their progress.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed