Pre-Op/PACU RN PRN

Surgery Partners, Inc; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Surgery Partners, Inc. is seeking a Pre-Op/PACU RN PRN to provide nursing care for patients in a same-day surgery setting. The role requires an RN license, graduation from nursing school, and current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications. Experience in ASC is a plus.

The RN will administer medications, monitor patient conditions, and discharge patients per policy while maintaining patient privacy and collaborating with physicians and departments. This is a PRN, on-site position.

Qualifications

• Graduate of nursing school with active RN license and basic life support certifications.
• ACLS and PALS certifications are required; ASC experience is a plus.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality and adheres to center policies.

Responsibilities

• 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 center policies.
• Monitors and controls use of and charging for supplies utilized in the center.
• Records and reports symptoms, reactions, abnormalities and changes in patient condition.
• Administers medications and treatments ordered by physicians.
• Discharges post-operative patients according to facility policies.

Skills

Post-op care

Pain assessment

Medication administration

Discharge planning

Patient privacy

Emergency response

CEU maintenance

Education

Registered Nurse license

Graduate of nursing school

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

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.

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
• ASC Experience a plus

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 organization is 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 organization is committed 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.