RN Float Pre-Op, PACU, and OR- Full-Time

Surgery Partners Careers•St Matthews, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Float RN provides essential nursing support across the Pre-Operative, Operating Room (OR), and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) departments. This role is crucial for maintaining patient flow, ensuring patient safety, and contributing to the efficient daily operations of these critical areas. The Float RN will assess, develop, and implement comprehensive nursing care plans for pre-operative patients, meticulously record and report patient symptoms and changes, and administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians. Responsibilities extend to preparing the OR, assisting the surgical team, performing surgical time outs, and ensuring effective communication among all team members. The role also involves diligent documentation, monitoring patient safety, assisting with room turnover, and adhering to all infection control, safety, and regulatory standards. Additionally, the Float RN verifies surgical consent, ensures all pre-operative work-up is complete, and communicates pertinent information to the OR nurse. The position requires independent functioning in emergencies, sound judgment, and maintaining patient confidentiality and psychological support for patients and families.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Current Registered Nurse License
Current American Heart Assn. BLS and ACLS certifications
Knowledge of healthcare products, stock rotation procedures, storage systems, inventory supplements, preference card management and credit
Knowledge of medical terminology as related to healthcare products
Knowledge of inventory control procedures
Hands-on, a self-starter with the ability to multi-task, be detailed oriented and possess superior organization and communication skills
Must be able to handle a large volume of detailed work accurately
Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
Must have superior leadership, communication and organizational skills
Must be able to bend, stoop, lift, and handle all supplies
Must have a strong ability to interact with co-workers, vendors, and management on a regular basis and in a pleasant and efficient manner
Ability to perform simple mathematical functions
Ability to perform data entry procedures and both equipment and supply tracking

Responsibilities

Assesses, develops and implements total nursing care for the pre-operative patient.
Records and reports to appropriate persons all symptoms, reactions, abnormalities and changes in the physical and/or mental conditions of the patients.
Administers medications and treatments ordered by the physician.
Cares and discharges pre-operative patients according to facility policies.
Reviews the pre-operative patient’s chart for accuracy and completeness.
Prepares the operating room for surgical procedures, ensuring all equipment and supplies are available and functioning properly.
Assists the surgical team by circulating cases and maintaining a sterile and safe environment.
Performs surgical time out and verifies patient, procedure, and site according to policy.
Communicates effectively with surgeons, anesthesia, and team members during procedures.
Documents intraoperative care accurately in the medical record.
Monitors patient safety throughout the procedure and responds to changes in patient condition.
Ensures proper handling, labeling, and disposition of specimens.
Assists with room turnover to maintain efficient case flow.
Adheres to infection control, safety, and regulatory standards including AORN and facility policies.
Ascertains surgical consent is completed accurately, comparing it to the physician’s order and O.R. schedule.
Ascertains all pre-operative (lab work, chest x-ray, EKG, H&P) work up, if applicable is in the chart and reports abnormal findings to the anesthesiologist and/or surgeon prior to the scheduled day of surgery.
Reports pertinent pre-operative information to the O.R. nurse.
Obtains and labels personal belongings bag and assists patient in proper O.R. dress attire.
Administers pre-operative sedation.
Functions independently in emergency situations.
Displays proficiency in nursing skills with emergency situations.
Able to make logical and quick decisions based on sound judgment.
Maintain patient and employee privacy and confidential information.
Provided psychological support to patients and/or families.
Maintains rapport with physicians and medical departments which provide services to complete to pre-operative work up i.e. (reference lab, outside radiology services).
Maintains competence through continuing education.
Meets requirements for CEU re-licensure.
Attends all facility in-services.
Assists in orientation of new employees as directed.
Maintains supplies and cleanliness in the work environment.
Reports and labels any malfunctioning or broken equipment.
Works within the established facility and departmental safety guidelines.
Performs other duties as assigned.