RN Pre-Op & Recovery

Surgery Partners•Saint Charles, MO

2d•$35 - $53

About The Position

The RN Pre-Op & PACU nurse ensures patient safety throughout peri-anesthesia care. The role prepares patients for invasive procedures through education, health assessments, and individualized care plans, then monitors patients after surgery and ensures patients and their designated caregivers are prepared for discharge and understand post-operative care and follow-up instructions. The nurse provides pre-operative assessments and education, monitors patients recovering from anesthesia or sedation, manages post-operative pain and comfort, assesses discharge readiness, and documents care in the medical record. The role also requires sound clinical judgment in responding to emergencies, knowledge of anesthesia complications and airway management, compliance with applicable facility policies and regulatory standards, and effective collaboration with patients and the care team.

Requirements

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

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.
Accurately document assessments and care plans in the medical record.
Assess and monitor post-anesthesia and sedated patients throughout their PACU stay.
Provide post-operative pain management and comfort measures.
Assess patients for discharge readiness and ensure patients and caregivers understand discharge instructions and follow-up requirements.
Document post-operative care and interventions in the medical record.
Recognize potential emergencies and respond using clinical judgment and professional expertise.
Maintain knowledge of anesthesia techniques and complications, impending shock, respiratory compromise, and airway management.
Comply with facility policies for patient safety, infection prevention and control, and risk management, and adhere to applicable CMS, State, CDC, and AAAHC standards and regulations.
Communicate effectively with patients, physicians, coworkers, and guests in a professional, courteous, and respectful manner.
Work with colleagues, supervisors, physicians, and hospital partners to improve patient care quality, effectiveness, and efficiency.
Support clinical and non-clinical team members and assist as needed to ensure smooth daily operations.
Strive to exceed patient and physician satisfaction expectations and quality benchmarks.