Pre-Op & Recovery RN PRN

Surgery Partners, Inc; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Plan

401(k) retirement plan with a company"

Job summary

Surgery Partners, Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse for Preop Recovery in our Ambulatory Surgical Center. You will provide nursing care, assess patients before and after procedures, and assist physicians during exams and surgeries.

No nights, holidays, or on-call duties are required. Qualified candidates will hold an RN license, BLS/ACLS, and have acute care or perioperative experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current Registered Nurse license in good standing.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Prior acute care, preop, PACU, ED, ICU or perioperative experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients in an Ambulatory Surgical Center.
• Assess patient status on admission to preop, OR, and PACU.
• Prepare patients for surgical procedures and monitor during procedures.
• Administer and document medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Assist physicians with examinations and procedures.
• Maintain infection control and a safe, cost-effective environment.
• Ensure timely, accurate documentation and patient education.

Skills

Patient assessment

Nursing process

Medication administration

Teamwork/communication

Infection control

Documentation

Patient/family teaching

Flexibility

Education

RN License

Job description

No nights, holidays, or on call!

JOB TITLE: Registered Nurse- Preop Recovery

Essential Functions

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

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Supervisor of Clinical Services

Education / Experience

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current Registered Nurse License
• Current American Heart Assn. BLS and ACLS certifications
• Previous acute care experience preferred; preop, PACU, ED, ICU, or perioperative experience highly desirable

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Demonstrates ability to assess patient status on admission to the preop area, the operating room, and/or the PACU area and on a continuing basis.
• Utilizes the nursing process for patient assessment, problem identification, and any interventions.
• Prepares patients for surgical procedures.
• Physiologically monitors patients during procedures as required.
• Administers and documents medications, solutions, and treatments as prescribed.
• Assists physicians with examinations, procedures, or other patient care activities.
• Monitors and controls the environment.
• Provides equipment and supplies in a cost-effective manner based on the patient’s needs.
• Provides timely, accurate, and complete documentation.
• Respects patient’s rights
• Participates in patient/family teaching based on the developmental age of the pediatric patient.
• Performs actions that demonstrate accountability.
• Follows established infection control policies and procedures.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in various programs, in-services, workshops, and meetings.
• Maintains competencies to function in the RN role within specific area. (Ex. Preop, OR, and Pacu).
• Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills which promote a positive environment, teamwork and loyalty to the organization.
• Maintains a collegial relationship with physicians to ensure quality patient care.
• In accordance with the ambulatory surgery center philosophy, presents behaviors and actions which create a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, physicians, vendors, and Surgery Center staff.
• Demonstrates behaviors and actions which support the mission, goals and operations of the Surgery Center that also contribute to continuous service improvement.
• Exhibits flexibility, adapting readily to changes in the work environment and/or work schedule.
• Maintains a positive attitude, even during periods of stress and challenge.
• Maintains positive attendance and communicates in advance any absences from work.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Plan
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!

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.