Pre OP RN

United Surgical Partners International, Inc; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

No Weekends

No Call

Paid Holidays

Job summary

United Surgical Partners International, Inc is seeking an RN for the Pre-Op PACU at the USPI New Mexico Surgery Center - Orthopaedics in Albuquerque. This PRN role offers no weekends, no on-call requirements, and paid holidays.

The nurse will plan, coordinate, and oversee care for Pre-Operative patients, perform testing, document appropriately, and educate patients about the perioperative experience, rights, and expectations in an outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Current NM license; BLS and ACLS required.
• One year of intra-operative experience or related perioperative setting.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and oversees care for Pre-Op patients.
• Performs Pre-Operative testing and documents findings.
• Educates patients on perioperative procedures and rights.
• Maintains Pre-Operative area organization and supplies.
• Communicates findings with anesthesiologist and surgical team.

Education

Graduate of an approved school of nursing

NM RN license; BLS and ACLS required

Job description

RN Pre Op PACU PRN

USPI New Mexico Surgery Center - Orthopaedics

No Weekends! No Call! Paid Holidays!

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

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 the Pre‑Operative area
• Performs a thorough Pre‑Operative patient assessment required in the outpatient setting
• Assesses the physical and emotional status of the patient prior to admission
• Provides Pre‑Operative instruction and explains 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 (e.g., laboratory work, electrocardiogram, x‑rays)
• 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 the day before surgery is scheduled

Required Experience

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

Qualifications

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