Pre-Op & PACU RN - PRN

Timberlake-Surgery-Center; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA with employer contribution

Life Insurance

PTO

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Timberlake-Surgery-Center in Missouri is seeking a Perioperative Nurse for Preop/PACU/Recovery to provide comprehensive peri-operative patient care in an ambulatory setting. You will work under the PACU Manager or Director of Nursing, following regulatory standards and center policies.

The role requires nursing licensure in Missouri, CPR/ACLS/PALS within 60 days, and 2+ years in critical care or post-anesthesia care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of approved school of professional nursing with current and valid licensure with State Board of Nursing.
• Minimum of two years of experience required in ICU/Emergency Room/Recovery Room or other critical care nursing environment.
• Ability to achieve CPR, ACLS, PALS certification within 60 days of employment.
• Current MO License - RN (CPR required, ACLS required).
• Minimum of one year experience in PreOp/PACU, ER or ICU preferred; Orthopedic experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Shows appropriate delegation, while directing and supervising ancillary personnel in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating patient care in the pre-operative/post-operative clinical areas according to accepted standards.
• Provides direct patient care in the assigned clinical areas and demonstrates clinical competence.
• Participates in service recovery by taking ownership of the situation and correcting problems; informs customers of progress related to clinical operations and provides comfort, information and assistance during the process.
• Reviews daily schedule and prepares patient care areas based upon types of procedures and specific patient care needs.
• Communicates changes in status as necessary to physicians, family members, and other staff.
• Initiates physical and psycho/social assessment and pre-operative plan of care, identifies patient and obtains informed consent.
• Completes and documents a pre-operative interview, obtains necessary diagnostic test results and notifies appropriate physicians and staff regarding variances and/or concerns.
• Completes the Post-anesthesia record and assures all patients have met the discharge criteria prior to discharge; provides all patients post-operative instructions.
• Assures the delivery of quality clinical care through participation in NSH benchmarking programs.

Job description

If you are searching for PRN hours in an Orthopedic and Pain Management surgery center- take a look!! We have excellent physicians, a positive environment and flexibility with hours! If you want to work in a collaborative & flexible environment where the focus is on patient care and success

JOB TITLE

Preop PACU/Recovery Nurse

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES

The Pre-Operative/Post-Operative Registered Nurse, under the supervision of the PACU Manager or the Director of Nursing, according to the organizational structure, is responsible for providing peri-operative patient care in accordance with sound nursing judgment, regulatory and accreditation standards, and the facility's mission, vision, and values. The position must provide direct and indirect patient care across the age continuum; and utilize the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation according to policies and procedures of the facility.

Assists in provision of nursing care to patients in an Ambulatory Surgical Center setting. Assumes responsibility for patient care in accordance with physician's orders and centers policies & procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Shows appropriate delegation, while directing and supervising ancillary personnel in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating patient care in the pre-operative/post-operative clinical areas according to accepted standards.
• Provides direct patient care in the assigned clinical areas and demonstrates clinical competence.
• Participates in service recovery by taking ownership of the situation and correcting problems. Keeps customers informed of progress related to clinical operations and provides comfort, information and assistance during the process.
• Reviews daily schedule and prepares patient care areas based upon types of procedures and specific patient care needs.
• Communicates changes in status as necessary to physicians, family members, and other staff.
• Initiates physical and psycho/social assessment and pre-operative plan of care, identifies patient and obtains informed consent.
• Completes and documents a pre-operative interview, obtains necessary diagnostic test results and notifies appropriate physicians and staff regarding variances and/or concerns.
• Completes the Post-anesthesia record and assures all patients have met the discharge criteria prior to discharge; and provides all patients post-operative instructions.
• Assures the delivery of quality clinical care through participation in NSH benchmarking programs.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITY

• Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S.
• Graduate of approved school of professional nursing with current and valid licensure with State Board of Nursing.
• Minimum of two years of experience required in ICU/Emergency Room/Recovery Room or other critical care nursing environment.
• Knowledge of State, Federal and Accrediting Body regulations and standards related to healthcare.
• Ability to achieve CPR, ACLS, PALS certification within 60 days of employment.
• Ability to relate and work effectively with others.
• Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards.
• Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for own professional advancement.
• Is aware of professional nursing standard and performs in accordance with them.

REQUIREMENTS

• Current MO License - RN
• CPR required
• ACLS required
• Minimum of one year experience in PreOp/PACU, ER or ICU preferred. Orthopedic experience is a plus!
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organizationis an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc.Furthermore, our organizationiscommitted to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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