Staff Nurse Pre-Op

Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic•Atlanta, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pre-Operative nurse provides direct patient care and utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation according to policies and procedures of the facility. Understands safety hazards and use of equipment to prevent damage or harm to personnel and patients. He/she has the ability to function in assigned areas of POSC/POSCP as directed.

Requirements

Graduate of accredited School of Nursing.
ACLS and BLS certification required. If not ACLS certified when hired, will obtain within three months of hire.
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 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.
Knowledge of MS Word, including Outlook, and Advantix.
Georgia State's Board of Nursing Licensure - NCLEX, Certified
American Heart Association's Certification - BLS Certified

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.