RN Surgery Center
About The Position
Optum NV is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Charleston Surgery Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Pre-Op / PACU RN supports a positive patient experience by working cooperatively with Pre-Op, PACU, and OR teams to achieve positive patient outcomes. The role supports standards of care and compliance with state and federal regulations, standards of practice, and facility policies and procedures. Scheduling may vary to accommodate late surgery blocks and possible weekend surgery blocks. The nurse provides and documents patient care, including assessment, interventions, education, and evaluation. The role also includes maintaining safe control of pharmacy and medical supplies, helping keep the patient-care environment clean, coordinating care among patients, families, surgeons, and staff, and providing pre- and post-operative education. The RN participates in facility compliance activities and works with the team to maintain records and meet facility goals.
Requirements
- Current, unrestricted Nevada RN license, or temporary Nevada RN license with ability to obtain a permanent Nevada RN license upon expiration of the temporary license.
- BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association.
- PALS certification from the American Heart Association, or willingness to obtain it within 60 days of hire.
- At least 1 year of critical care experience in ICU, IMC, ER, PACU, or Urgent Care.
- Willingness to work in both Pre-Op and Recovery.
Nice To Haves
- Pre-Op and/or PACU / Recovery experience.
- Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) experience.
- Experience working with Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
Responsibilities
- Implement patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation.
- Document initial assessments, nursing interventions, patient and facility education, and responses.
- Maintain safe control of pharmacy and medical supplies and assist in maintaining a clean patient-care environment.
- Maintain professional and courteous rapport with patients’ families, coworkers, and surgeons.
- Coordinate care and services as a liaison among the patient, family, surgeon, and staff.
- Conduct pre-operative and post-operative teaching for patients and family members.
- Participate in facility compliance activities and programs.
- Work cooperatively with other team members to maintain records and reach facility goals.
- Work in both Pre-Op and Recovery.
- Accommodate varied surgery scheduling, including late blocks and possible weekend blocks.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase plan.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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