Pre-Op & Recovery RN PRN

Surgery Partners, Inc • Lake Worth, FL

2d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse assists in providing nursing care to patients in an ambulatory surgical center and assumes responsibility for patient care in accordance with physicians’ orders and center policies. The role involves nursing assessment and interventions in preoperative, operating room, and/or post-anesthesia care areas, preparing patients for surgery, monitoring them as needed, administering and documenting medications and treatments, and supporting physicians with patient care. The RN also contributes to patient and family education, infection control, accurate documentation, teamwork, customer service, and continuous service improvement.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse license.
• Current American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Demonstrated ability to assess patients and use the nursing process.
• Ability to administer and document medications, solutions, and treatments.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment and/or work schedule.

Nice To Haves

• Previous acute care experience preferred.
• Preoperative, PACU, emergency department, ICU, or perioperative experience highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients in an ambulatory surgical center and assume responsibility for patient care in accordance with physicians’ orders and center policies.
• Assess patient status on admission to the preoperative area, operating room, and/or PACU, and on a continuing 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 environment.
• Provide equipment and supplies in a cost-effective manner based on patient needs.
• Provide timely, accurate, and complete documentation.
• Respect patients’ rights and participate in patient and family teaching based on the developmental age of pediatric patients.
• Demonstrate accountability and follow established infection control policies and procedures.
• Enhance professional growth and development through programs, in-services, workshops, and meetings, and maintain competencies for the RN role in the assigned area.
• Communicate and interact effectively to promote a positive environment, teamwork, and organizational loyalty.
• Maintain collegial relationships with physicians to support quality patient care.
• Deliver a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, physicians, vendors, and Surgery Center staff.
• Support the Surgery Center’s mission, goals, and operations and contribute to continuous service improvement.
• Adapt readily to changes in the work environment and/or work schedule, maintain a positive attitude, and communicate absences in advance.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Plan
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match

What This Job Offers

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