RN Pre-Op & Recovery

Surgery Partners•Cape Coral, FL

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 planning. It also involves monitoring patients after surgical procedures and ensuring patients and their designated caregivers are ready for discharge and understand post-operative care and follow-up instructions. The nurse assesses and prepares patients before procedures, monitors post-anesthesia and sedated patients in the PACU, manages pain and comfort, and documents assessments, care plans, and interventions. The role requires sound clinical judgment, effective communication and teamwork, and compliance with facility policies and applicable CMS, State, CDC, and AAAHC standards. Personal protective equipment is provided. The position includes physical activity such as extended periods of standing and walking, lifting and carrying as needed, and other movements required to provide patient care.

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 perform calmly under pressure.
Accountability, professionalism, adaptability, and openness to change.
Ability to manage stressful situations effectively, with tact and professionalism.
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.
Visual and hearing abilities sufficient to safely perform patient care activities.

Responsibilities

Perform pre-procedure assessments and formulate individualized 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 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 using clinical judgment and professional expertise.
Apply knowledge of anesthesia techniques and related complications, signs and symptoms of impending shock, respiratory compromise, and airway management.
Comply with facility policies and applicable patient safety, infection prevention, risk management, CMS, State, CDC, and AAAHC requirements.
Communicate effectively and interact professionally, courteously, and respectfully with patients, physicians, coworkers, and guests.
Work collaboratively 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.