Pre-Op/PACU RN PRN

Surgery Partners, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

American Surgery Center in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Pre-Op/PACU RN PRN to deliver nursing care for same-day surgery patients. The role requires quick clinical judgment, adherence to physician orders, and strict care standards in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include administering medications, documenting care, and providing support to patients and families while maintaining patient privacy and institutional policies.

Qualifications

• Assists in provision of nursing care to patients in a same day surgery setting.
• Records and reports patient conditions and responses to treatment.
• Administers medications and treatments as ordered by physicians.

Responsibilities

• Maintains privacy and confidentiality of patient information.
• Monitors and controls use of supplies and charging for materials.
• Provides psychological support to patients and families.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Postoperative care

Education

Graduate of school of nursing

Registered Nurse license

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Job description

San Antonio
American Surgery Center
12838 Vista Del Norte
San Antonio, TX 78216, USA

Description

Job Title: Pre-Op/PACU RN PRN

Essential Functions:

Assists in provision of nursing care to patients in a same day surgery setting. Assumes total responsibility for patient care in accordance with physician’s orders and centers policies. Monitors and controls use of and charging for supplies utilized in the center.

Supervision Received: Supervisor of Clinical Services

Education/ Experience:

• Graduate of school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse License
• Current American Heart Assn. BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Assesses, develops and implements total nursing care for post-operative patients
• Records and reports to appropriate persons all symptoms, reactions abnormalities and changes in the physical and/or mental conditions of the post-operative patients
• Administers medications and treatments ordered by the physicians
• Cares and discharges post-operative patients according to facility policies
• Able to accurately assess need for pain and /or nausea medication
• An order always precedes the administration of medication
• Intended actions and side effects are known
• Medications are documented
• Maintains patient and employee privacy and confidential information
• Provides psychological support to patients and/or families
• Maintains rapport with physicians and other departments providing care for the patients, (i.e.: home x-ray, outside radiology)
• Admits patients to sit-up area
• Performs routine charging of medications and supplies
• Accurately checks charge sheets for supplies used on patients
• Functions independently in emergency situations
• Able to make logical quick decisions based on sound judgment
• Maintains competence through continuing education
• Meets requirements for CEU re-licensure
• Assists in orientation of new employees with factual information regarding current departmental policies
• Acts as a resource for new employees
• Maintains supplies and cleanliness in the work environment

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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