Pre-Op Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Surgery (PRN)

Wilmington SurgCare; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Wilmington Surgcare in Wilmington, NC is seeking a Registered Nurse for Pre-Op/Pre-Admission care on a PRN, part-time basis. You will support ambulatory surgical patients, follow physician orders, and adhere to center policies.

This role includes documentation, consent verification, chart review, and coordinating pre-operative workups. The ideal candidate is a graduate of an accredited nursing program, holds an RN license, and maintains BLS and ACLS certifications.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assesses, develops and implements total nursing care for the pre-operative patient.
• Records and reports to appropriate persons all symptoms, reactions, abnormalities and changes in the physical and/or mental conditions of the patients.
• Administers medications and treatments ordered by the physician.
• Cares and discharges pre-operative patients according to facility policies.
• Reviews the pre-operative patient’s chart for accuracy and completeness.
• Ascertains surgical consent is completed accurately, comparing it to the physician’s order and O.R. schedule.
• Ascertains all pre-operative work up, if applicable is in the chart and reports abnormal findings to the anesthesiologist and/or surgeon prior to the scheduled day of surgery.
• Reports pertinent pre-operative information to the O.R. nurse.
• Obtains and labels personal belongings bag and assists patient in proper O.R. dress attire.
• Registration form and pre-operative worksheet.
• Administers pre-operative sedation.
• An order always precedes the administration of medication.
• Allergies questioned prior to administration of medication.
• Medication is documented on Pre-Operative worksheet including does time, and method of administration.
• Functions independently in emergency situations.
• Displays proficiency in nursing skills with emergency situations.
• Able to make logical and quick decisions based on sound judgment.
• Maintain patient and employee privacy and confidential information provided psychological support to patients and/or families.
• Maintains rapport with physicians and medical departments which provide services to complete to pre-operative work up i.e. (reference lab, outside radiology services).
• Maintains competence through continuing education.
• Meets requirements for CEU re-licensure.
• Attends all facility in-services.
• Assists in orientation of new employees as directed.
• Maintains supplies and cleanliness in the work environment.
• Reports and labels any malfunctioning or broken equipment

Skills

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

Emergency response

Patient education

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Current Registered Nurse License

BLS and ACLS certifications

Job description

Wilmington Surgcare in Wilmington, NC is seeking a Registered Nurse for Pre-Op/Pre-Admission care on a PRN, part-time basis. You will support ambulatory surgical patients, follow physician orders, and adhere to center policies.

This role includes documentation, consent verification, chart review, and coordinating pre-operative workups. The ideal candidate is a graduate of an accredited nursing program, holds an RN license, and maintains BLS and ACLS certifications.