Staff Nurse Pre-Op

Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic • Cumming, GA

38d

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 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 preparation of State and AAAHC Surveys.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries from patients, patient’s representative, and physicians. Ability to read and interpret diagnostic studies and medical records. Ability to read and interpret policies and procedures, and IFUs.
• Ability to effectively present information to patients, patient’s representative, physicians, and regulatory agencies. Ability to communicate in a second language is a plus.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as weight, height, and medication dosing.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written/oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving variables in situations, equipment and schedule changes.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of MS Word, including Outlook, and Advantix. Athena preferred.
• Georgia State's Board of Nursing Licensure - NCLEX, Certified
• American Heart Association's Certification - BLS Certified
• Teamwork – Accountable to team, respectfully appreciate the view of team members, open to new ideas and responsibilities, communicate with team regarding overall patient care including using resources efficiently, working toward a positive patient experience.
• Customer Service – Works well with patients and/or Operating Room Staff, vendors, and physicians, by keeping them informed and promoting a positive image of the company. Maintains confidentiality.
• Dependability – Meets deadlines, works independently, is punctual and has good attendance. Identifies, troubleshoots, and solve daily situational problem that arise. Identifies when to involve management appropriately.
• Organizational Skills – Maintains efficient and organized workspace. Manages time well.
• Technical Skills – Maintains current understanding of technical processes and equipment. Uses technology to increase performance and productivity.
• Product Expertise - Knows products features, understands marketplace, shares expertise with others.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Pre-Operative experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate in a second language is a plus.
• Athena 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 Pre-op holding area according to 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, EKG. Starts IV therapy and administers pre-operation medication, if applicable.
• Assists anesthesiologist with pre-operative nerve block.
• Assures all necessary supplies and emergency equipment is available and operational.
• Appropriately handles the disposal of biohazardous materials.
• Understands and performs proper technique of equipment in assigned work area.
• Adheres to POSC procedures, policies, and standards.
• Maintains area of Special Assignments.
• Responsible for training new employees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees