Registered Nurse - Pre-Op/PACU

SENTA Partners • Woodstock, GA

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) - Pre-Op/PACU at SENTA Partners delivers high-quality patient care within ENT and Allergy specialty practices, with responsibility for preoperative assessment and recovery care of surgical patients. The role provides direct patient care in a compassionate, patient-focused environment and helps ensure the Center’s Morals and Standards are implemented and followed by employees.

Requirements

• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• At least 2 years of nursing experience.
• At least 1 year of PACU experience.
• BLS, CPR, and ACLS certifications.
• Strong clinical skills and knowledge of ENT and Allergy conditions and treatments.
• Excellent communication and patient education skills, with a focus on compassionate care.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Experience in an outpatient or specialty clinic setting.
• Additional certifications related to ENT or Allergy specialties.
• PALS certification.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of patients after surgery, including assessing and documenting their condition.
• Monitor vital signs, pain control, fluid intake and output, and other relevant indicators.
• Report abnormalities to the anesthesiologist and/or surgeon as needed.
• Provide post-surgery care education to patients and their family members.
• Review charts before they are completed and scanned into the practice management software.
• Participate in quality and process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure equipment is in proper operating order and report issues appropriately.
• Complete required quality and maintenance logs, including logs for the blanket fluid warmer, generator, and eye wash station.
• Clean and wipe down equipment at the end of the day, restock, and prepare for the next day's surgeries.
• Report supply needs and low inventory levels to the Charge Nurse.
• Ensure compliance with applicable government laws, rules, and regulations, AAOA requirements, and Company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Travel mileage reimbursement for this location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree