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 assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for patients undergoing surgical interventions, pain injections, and diagnostic procedures. The RN prepares patients for procedures through assessment, patient surveillance, and timely administration of physician orders. The role includes continuous surveillance to recognize and provide immediate emergency treatment for medical or surgical complications. The RN determines whether patients are suitable for discharge and provides patients and family members with an additional opportunity to review post-operative instructions and receive education. The RN also calls patients on the first working post-operative day 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 follow established workflows consistently.
• 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 interventions, pain injections, and diagnostic procedures.
• Assess and surveil patients and administer physician orders in a timely manner to prepare them for procedures.
• Continuously monitor patients, 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