RN Pre-Op & Recovery (Part-Time)

Surgery Partners•Lombard, IL

About The Position

The RN Pre-Op & PACU nurse ensures patient safety throughout the continuum of peri-anesthesia care. The role prepares patients for invasive procedures by providing education, conducting health assessments, and developing individualized plans of care. It also includes monitoring patients after surgical procedures and ensuring that patients and their designated caregivers are prepared for discharge and understand post-operative care and follow-up instructions. The nurse provides pre-operative and post-anesthesia care, documents assessments and interventions in the medical record, responds to potential emergencies using clinical judgment, and follows facility policies and applicable CMS, state, CDC, and AAAHC standards. The position involves close collaboration with patients, physicians, coworkers, supervisors, hospital partners, and other team members to support safe, effective care and smooth daily operations.

Requirements

Current, active Registered Nurse license issued by the applicable State Board of Nursing.
Current BLS certification.
Current ACLS certification.
Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
Ability to make sound and reasonable clinical decisions.
Ability to concentrate on individual patient care and remain calm under pressure.
Accountability, professionalism, adaptability, and openness to change.
Ability to manage stressful situations effectively, tactfully, and professionally.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to develop and maintain strong professional relationships with physicians, hospital partners, and ASC staff.
Working knowledge of computers and internet applications.
Ability to learn and use electronic medical record (EMR) systems and other healthcare software applications.

Responsibilities

Perform pre-procedure assessments and develop plans of care based on patients’ physical, psychosocial, cultural, safety, pain-management, and educational needs.
Prepare patients for surgical procedures and provide pre-operative education and instructions.
Document pre-operative assessments and care plans accurately and thoroughly in the medical record.
Assess and monitor post-anesthesia and sedated patients throughout their stay in the PACU.
Provide post-operative pain management and comfort measures.
Assess patients for discharge readiness and ensure patients and caregivers understand discharge instructions and follow-up care requirements.
Document post-operative care and interventions in the medical record.
Recognize potential emergencies and respond appropriately using clinical judgment and professional expertise.
Maintain knowledge of anesthesia techniques and complications, signs and symptoms of impending shock, respiratory compromise, and airway management.
Comply with facility policies on patient safety, infection prevention and control, and risk management.
Adhere to applicable CMS, state, CDC, and AAAHC standards and regulations.
Communicate effectively and interact professionally, courteously, and respectfully with patients, physicians, coworkers, and guests.
Work to exceed patient and physician satisfaction expectations and quality benchmarks.
Collaborate with colleagues, supervisors, physicians, and hospital partners to improve the quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of patient care.
Support clinical and non-clinical team members and assist as needed to ensure smooth daily operations.