Staff Nurse Pre-Op

Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic•Cumming, GA

About The Position

Join Our Team at Peachtree Orthopedics and Help Others "Get Better" At Peachtree Orthopedics, we're on a mission to make a difference in healthcare, and we're looking for dedicated individuals to join our team. With nine convenient offices across Greater Atlanta, we're committed to providing top-notch care and your skills and passion can make a real impact. We're not the largest practice in Atlanta, but we take pride in delivering dedicated and compassionate care to everyone who walks through our doors. If you're ready to be part of a team that values your contribution and offers room for growth, consider joining us in our mission to help others "Get Better." Our Culture Peachtree Orthopedics has a rich history of 70 years in business and has earned recognition as a Top Workplace by the Atlanta Journal Constitution for 6 consecutive years. We take pride in our family-oriented, dedicated, passionate, and hardworking culture. When you join our team, you become a part of a community that values excellence in healthcare while working in a supportive and nurturing environment. Why Choose Peachtree Orthopedics? At Peachtree Orthopedics, we offer more than a job; we offer an opportunity to be part of something extraordinary: Limitless Growth: Propel your career with abundant professional development opportunities within our dynamic organization. Empathetic Culture: Immerse yourself in a supportive, lively work culture that values your well-being and celebrates your contributions. Dedication to Excellence: Join a team of like-minded individuals who share your commitment to delivering top-notch care to our cherished patients.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Previous Pre-Operative experience preferred.
ACLS and BLS certification required. If not ACLS certified when hired, will obtain within three months of hire. This position requires involvement in the preparation of State and AAAHC Surveys.
Georgia State's Board of Nursing Licensure - NCLEX, Certified
American Heart Association's Certification - BLS Certified

Nice To Haves

Previous Pre-Operative experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Reviews medical record for completeness of operative consent, surgical orders, H&P, and diagnostic studies. Ensures medical records are in compliance with policy.
Greets, identifies, and admits patients in the Pre-op holding area according to the admitting routine.
Provide physiological comfort and psychological support based on individual patient needs.
Perform appropriate diagnostic tests, i.e., Hgb, blood glucose, urine pregnancy test, and EKG. Starts IV therapy and administers pre-operation medication, if applicable.
Assists an anesthesiologist with pre-operative nerve block.
Assures all necessary supplies and emergency equipment are available and operational.
Appropriately handles the disposal of biohazardous materials.
Understands and performs the proper technique of equipment in the assigned work area.
Adheres to POSC procedures, policies, and standards.
Maintains the area of Special Assignments.
Responsible for training new employees.
Other duties as assigned.