Perioperative RN: Surgical Care & Patient Advocate

Allied Physicians Surgery Center LLC.; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Physicians Surgery Center LLC. is seeking a Perioperative RN to coordinate patient care in the surgical environment. You will assess patients, implement the plan of care, and ensure safety through counts, medication administration, and PPE adherence.

The role requires an Indiana license, CPR and ACLS (within orientation), and PALS within one year for PACU/Phase II. Expect standing, walking, lifting up to 40 pounds, and working with minimal supervision in a fast-paced peri-operative

Qualifications

• Current Indiana nursing license.
• CPR certification required; ACLS certification obtained during orientation is acceptable.
• PALS certification required for all PACU and Phase II RNs within one year of hire.
• Minimum of two years nursing experience, preferably in an ambulatory setting.
• Must successfully complete medication administration exam.
• Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills.
• Prior knowledge of peri-operative equipment or ability to learn it.
• Requires prolonged standing and walking.
• Must be able to lift and transport patients; and lift instrument trays and equipment up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and organize work by priority.
• Ability to work effectively under stress in peri-operative environments.
• Manual dexterity, adequate hearing, and near vision.

Responsibilities

• Assess the physiological health status of the patient.
• Assess the psychological health status of the patient/family.
• Set realistic goals based on nursing diagnosis and develop a care plan.
• Implement nursing actions to transfer the patient per the plan.
• Provide equipment and supplies based on patient needs.
• Perform sponge, sharps and instrument counts.
• Administer drugs and solutions as prescribed.
• Monitor the patient peri-operatively.
• Monitor and control the environment.
• Respect patient rights.
• Evaluate patients and effectiveness of nursing care.
• Serve as a resource to other staff within the center.
• Adhere to OSHA Universal Precautions and PPE usage.
• Participate in orientation of new employees and students.
• Attend staff/ unit meetings and educational opportunities.
• Demonstrate flexibility to meet center needs.
• Follow AORN/ ASPAN practices and center policies.
• Assist visitors, staff and physicians with guest relations.

Skills

Indiana license

CPR certification

ACLS certification

Medication administration exam

Interpersonal communication

Surgical instrumentation knowledge

Lifting up to 40 lbs

Supervision not required

Stress management

Dexterity and vision

Job description

Allied Physicians Surgery Center LLC. is seeking a Perioperative RN to coordinate patient care in the surgical environment. You will assess patients, implement the plan of care, and ensure safety through counts, medication administration, and PPE adherence.

The role requires an Indiana license, CPR and ACLS (within orientation), and PALS within one year for PACU/Phase II. Expect standing, walking, lifting up to 40 pounds, and working with minimal supervision in a fast-paced peri-operative