Pre-Op/PACU RN PRN

Surgery Partners, Inc; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Surgery Partners, Inc is seeking a Pre-Op/PACU RN PRN in San Antonio, Texas, to provide nursing care in a same-day surgery environment. The role involves monitoring patient care, administering medications, and ensuring patients’ psychological support during their recovery.

The ideal candidate will hold a current Registered Nurse license, have relevant certifications (BLS, ACLS, PALS), and possess strong independent decision-making skills.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse License required.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assists in providing nursing care to patients in a same-day surgery setting.
• Monitors patient care and adheres to physician’s orders.
• Documents medications and maintains patient privacy.

Skills

Nursing care provision

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Communication with physicians

Independent decision making

Education

Registered Nurse License

Graduate of school of nursing

BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications

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 center’s policies. Monitors and controls use of and charging for supplies utilized in the center.

Job Title

Pre-Op/PACU RN PRN

Supervision Received

Supervisor of Clinical Services

Education/Experience

• Graduate of school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse License.
• Current American Heart Association 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.
• Accurately assess need for pain and/or nausea medication.
• Always precedes the administration of medication with an order.
• Exhibits knowledge of intended actions and side effects.
• Documents medications.
• 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 (e.g., 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.
• Makes 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 & Workforce 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.