Registered Nurse - PRN

Mia Aesthetics - Chicago•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Mia Aesthetics is hiring a PRN Registered Nurse to provide nursing care for patients undergoing plastic surgery. The role includes monitoring patients, coordinating care with surgeons and other healthcare team members, documenting pre- and post-operative and post-anesthesia care, and educating patients and families about post-operative care. The nurse also helps maintain postoperative areas, supplies, and equipment, and follows established HIPAA policies and procedures. Mia Aesthetics describes its mission as making high-quality plastic surgery accessible. The company offers on-the-job training, professional development opportunities, opportunities for advancement, and benefit offerings.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor's degree.
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Active Registered Nurse license and maintenance of educational requirements.
Active multistate Registered Nurse license, or willingness to obtain one if hired.
Active BLS and ACLS certifications.
At least 1 year of PACU experience.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Participate in patients’ primary care as needed and make rounds to verify that patient needs are met.
Provide nursing care to meet patient needs related to their surgical condition.
Monitor patients and immediately inform surgeons or anesthesiologists of observed complications.
Coordinate patient care activities with medical staff and healthcare team members to support continuity of care.
Document information received from patients and ensure it is disseminated to the appropriate people or areas.
Document and carry out surgeons’ pre- and post-operative orders, and document information related to patients’ post-anesthesia care.
Assist nursing staff in identifying and solving nursing care problems.
Collaborate with medical staff and healthcare team members to develop coordinated outcomes and interventions concerning patient progress and care.
Assist with nursing activities during emergencies.
Educate and instruct patients and family members on post-operative care.
Organize time, equipment, supplies, and personnel to manage patient care effectively.
Maintain order and cleanliness in postoperative areas.
Assist with inventory of supplies, drugs, and equipment to maintain availability and stock levels in postoperative areas.
Follow established HIPAA policies and procedures.
Take responsibility for attendance and timely completion of mandatory training programs, unit-specific requirements such as CEUs, ACLS, and BLS, and unit meetings.