Perioperative Nurse – Preop/PACU Specialist

United Surgical Partners International, Inc; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

United Surgical Partners International, Inc is seeking a PREOP/PACU RN to provide professional nursing care under the general direction of the Center Manager or DON, delivering safe, compassionate, and individualized care to patients and families in the ambulatory surgery setting.

The role requires assessment, planning, treatment and evaluation, and close coordination with the surgical team, while upholding aseptic technique and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Nursing program.
• Three years clinical experience in the peri-operative setting or procedure healthcare including demonstrated knowledge of sterile technique, working with anesthetized patients, and other clinical situations found in a surgical or procedural setting.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient preparation, including review of medical history, obtaining consents, measuring vital signs, starting IV, administering medications, glucometer testing and setting up monitors.
• Verifies that essential equipment is functioning properly each day.
• Assesses and monitors patients before, during, and after care, with competency in monitoring equipment.
• Identifies the patient and correct procedural intervention and communicates to the surgical team.
• Transports and positions patients observing safety requirements and patient needs.
• Documents patient care records following policies and procedures.
• Maintains patient safety and a clean, orderly environment.
• Adheres to aseptic technique and monitors.
• Coordinates time, equipment, supplies, and personnel for case management.

Skills

RN license

Perioperative care

CPR

ACLS

Team collaboration

Patient safety

Vital signs monitoring

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

United Surgical Partners International, Inc is seeking a PREOP/PACU RN to provide professional nursing care under the general direction of the Center Manager or DON, delivering safe, compassionate, and individualized care to patients and families in the ambulatory surgery setting.

The role requires assessment, planning, treatment and evaluation, and close coordination with the surgical team, while upholding aseptic technique and patient safety.