Pre OP RN

United Surgical Partners International; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

No weekends

No on-call

Job summary

United Surgical Partners International is hiring a RN Pre-OP PACU PRN for USPI New Mexico Surgery Center - Orthopaedics. The role focuses on coordinating care in the Pre-Operative area, performing assessments, and educating patients before surgery.

No weekends, no on-call, and paid holidays are part of the benefits. The RN will communicate with anesthesia and the surgical team, ensure chart completeness, and support patient comfort and privacy.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Currently licensed in the state; BLS and ACLS required.
• One year experience required in intra-operative setting.
• Demonstrates clinical competency, leadership, and teaching capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and oversees care for patients in Pre-Op department.
• Performs thorough Pre-Operative patient assessment.
• Provides Pre-Operative instruction and explains patient rights and responsibilities.
• Describes the perioperative experience to patient and family, including what to expect.

Skills

Time management

Pre-op care

Liaison with anesthesia

Inventory management

Pre-operative assessment

Patient education

Documentation

Education

Graduate of an approved school of nursing

State licensure (RN)

BLS and ACLS required

1 year intra-operative experience

Job description

RN Pre OP PACU PRN

USPI New Mexico Surgery Center - Orthopaedics is hiring a RNPre OP PACU PRN

Welcome to USPI New Mexico Surgery Center - Orthopaedics. At USPI New Mexico Surgery Center - Orthopaedics, we believe health and care are inseparable. We focus on offering a high quality, service oriented environment for your surgical procedure.

No Weekends! No Call! Paid Holidays!

Plans, coordinates, and oversees care for patients of any age in Pre-Op department.

Provides care within nursing standards of practice and the policies of the Center.

Makes decisions regarding direct patient care needs and communicates appropriate information to other team members.

May have additional responsibilities as designated by the manager, which include, but are not limited to, serving on committees, participating in quality improvement audits, and projects.

Job Summary:

• Effectively organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel
• Uses equipment effectively by anticipating patient needs and providing appropriate care
• Confirms that proper techniques and procedures are used according to accepted standards of practice
• Assists in inventory of supplies, drugs, and equipment to maintain availability and stock levels in the Pre-Operative area
• Maintains order and cleanliness of Pre-Operative area
• Performs thorough Pre-Operative patient assessment required in the outpatient setting
• Assists in assessing the physical and emotional status of the patient prior to admission
• Provides Pre-Operative instruction and explanation of patient rights and responsibilities
• Describes the perioperative experience to the patient/significant other, including what to expect before, during, and after the procedure, and how the significant other will participate
• Obtains pertinent patient records prior to patient’s arrival for Pre-Operative testing
• Performs all Pre-Operative testing (i.e., laboratory work, electrocardiogram, x-rays, etc.)
• Reports all abnormal values to anesthesiologist/attending surgeon
• Explains informed consent for surgery, patients’ rights/responsibilities, and Pre-Operative/postoperative instructions
• Obtains necessary signatures
• Informs patient about routine care and procedures related to the perioperative experience
• Discusses all findings with anesthesiologist prior to anesthesiologist’s Pre-Operative evaluation of patient
• Provides comfort and reassurance to the patient and supports the patient’s right to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality
• Documents Pre-Operative care according to policy/procedure
• Ensures that the patient’s chart is complete on day before surgery is scheduled

Who We Are

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.

Required Skills:

• Effectively organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel
• Uses equipment effectively by anticipating patient needs and providing appropriate care
• Confirms that proper techniques and procedures are used according to accepted standards of practice
• Assists in inventory of supplies, drugs, and equipment to maintain availability and stock levels in the Pre-Operative area
• Maintains order and cleanliness of Pre-Operative area
• Performs thorough Pre-Operative patient assessment required in the outpatient setting
• Assists in assessing the physical and emotional status of the patient prior to admission
• Provides Pre-Operative instruction and explanation of patient rights and responsibilities
• Describes the perioperative experience to the patient/significant other, including what to expect before, during, and after the procedure, and how the significant other will participate
• Obtains pertinent patient records prior to patient’s arrival for Pre-Operative testing
• Performs all Pre-Operative testing (i.e., laboratory work, electrocardiogram, x-rays, etc.)
• Reports all abnormal values to anesthesiologist/attending surgeon
• Explains informed consent for surgery, patients’ rights/responsibilities, and Pre-Operative/postoperative instructions
• Obtains necessary signatures
• Informs patient about routine care and procedures related to the perioperative experience
• Discusses all findings with anesthesiologist prior to anesthesiologist’s Pre-Operative evaluation of patient
• Provides comfort and reassurance to the patient and supports the patient’s right to privacy, dignity and confidentiality
• Documents Pre-Operative care according to policy/procedure
• Ensures that the patient’s chart is complete on day before surgery is scheduled

Required Experience:

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Currently licensed in the state. BLS and ACLS required.
• One year experience required intra-operative setting.
• Demonstrates clinical competency, leadership, and teaching capabilities.