RN Pre-Op & Recovery (Full-Time)

Surgery Partners•Clive, IA

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 through education, health assessments, and individualized plans of care. It also includes 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.

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 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.

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’ readiness for discharge 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.
Maintain knowledge of anesthesia techniques and complications, signs and symptoms of impending shock, respiratory compromise, and airway management.
Comply with facility policies for 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 patient-care quality, effectiveness, and efficiency.
Support clinical and non-clinical team members and assist as needed to ensure smooth daily operations.