Pre OP RN

USPI•Albuquerque, NM

5d•Onsite

About The Position

USPI New Mexico Surgery Center - Orthopaedics is hiring a RN Pre OP PACU PRN. At USPI New Mexico Surgery Center - Orthopaedics, we believe health and care are inseparable. We focus on offering a high quality, service oriented environment for your surgical procedure. No Weekends! No Call! Paid Holidays! Plans, coordinates, and oversees care for patients of any age in Pre-Op department. Provides care within nursing standards of practice and the policies of the Center. Makes decisions regarding direct patient care needs and communicates appropriate information to other team members. May have additional responsibilities as designated by the manager, which include, but are not limited to, serving on committees, participating in quality improvement audits, and projects.

Requirements

RN Pre OP PACU PRN

Responsibilities

Effectively organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel
Uses equipment effectively by anticipating patient needs and providing appropriate care
Confirms that proper techniques and procedures are used according to accepted standards of practice
Assists in inventory of supplies, drugs, and equipment to maintain availability and stock levels in the Pre-Operative area
Maintains order and cleanliness of Pre-Operative area
Performs thorough Pre-Operative patient assessment required in the outpatient setting
Assists in assessing the physical and emotional status of the patient prior to admission
Provides Pre-Operative instruction and explanation of patient rights and responsibilities
Describes the perioperative experience to the patient/significant other, including what to expect before, during, and after the procedure, and how the significant other will participate
Obtains pertinent patient records prior to patient’s arrival for Pre-Operative testing
Performs all Pre-Operative testing (i.e., laboratory work, electrocardiogram, x-rays, etc.)
Reports all abnormal values to anesthesiologist/attending surgeon
Explains informed consent for surgery, patients’ rights/responsibilities, and Pre-Operative/postoperative instructions
Obtains necessary signatures
Informs patient about routine care and procedures related to the perioperative experience
Discusses all findings with anesthesiologist prior to anesthesiologist’s Pre-Operative evaluation of patient
Provides comfort and reassurance to the patient and supports the patient’s right to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality
Documents Pre-Operative care according to policy/procedure
Ensures that the patient’s chart is complete on day before surgery is scheduled