RN Pre-Op & Recovery PRN

Surgery Partners•Maitland, FL

10d

About The Position

The RN Pre-Op & Recovery nurse ensures patient safety throughout peri-anesthesia care. The nurse prepares patients for invasive procedures by providing education, conducting health assessments, and developing individualized plans of care. After procedures, the nurse monitors patients in the PACU, assesses their readiness for discharge, and ensures that patients and their designated caregivers understand post-operative care and follow-up instructions. The role requires clinical judgment and knowledge of anesthesia techniques and complications, signs of impending shock, respiratory compromise, and airway management. The nurse follows facility policies and applicable CMS, state, CDC, and AAAHC standards. The position also involves communicating and collaborating with patients, physicians, coworkers, supervisors, hospital partners, and other team members to support quality care and smooth daily operations. The role is PRN.

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 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 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 systems and other healthcare software applications.

Responsibilities

Perform pre-procedure assessments and develop 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 assessments and care plans accurately and thoroughly 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 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 compliance with facility policies regarding 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 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 promote smooth daily operations.
Perform other duties as assigned.