RN Pre-Op & Recovery PRN

Surgery Partners, Inc

16h•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves assisting in the provision of nursing care to patients in a same-day surgery setting. The Registered Nurse (RN) will assume total responsibility for patient care in accordance with physician's orders and center policies. Responsibilities include monitoring and controlling the use of and charging for supplies utilized in the center.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current Registered Nurse License
Current American Heart Assn. BLS and ACLS certifications
Able to accurately assess need for pain and /or nausea medication
An order always precedes the administration of medication
Intended actions and side effects are known
Medications are documented
Able to make logical quick decisions based on sound judgment

Nice To Haves

Must be able to work at least one of the following days and times: Monday, Tuesday, and/or Friday 6:00 am - 6:00 pm.

Responsibilities

Assists in provision of nursing care to patients in a same day surgery setting.
Assumes total responsibility for patient care in accordance with physician’s orders and centers policies.
Monitors and controls use of and charging for supplies utilized in the center.
Assesses, develops and implements total nursing care for post-operative patients.
Records and reports to appropriate persons all symptoms, reactions abnormalities and changes in the physical and/or mental conditions of the post-operative patients.
Administers medications and treatments ordered by the physicians.
Cares and discharges post-operative patients according to facility policies.
Accurately assesses need for pain and /or nausea medication.
Maintains patient and employee privacy and confidential information.
Provides psychological support to patients and/or families.
Maintains rapport with physicians and other departments providing care for the patients.
Admits patients to sit-up area.
Performs routine charging of medications and supplies.
Accurately checks charge sheets for supplies used on patients.
Functions independently in emergency situations.
Maintains competence through continuing education.
Meets requirements for CEU re-licensure.
Assists in orientation of new employees with factual information regarding current departmental policies.
Acts as a resource for new employees.
Maintains supplies and cleanliness in the work environment.