Pre OP RN

United Surgical Partners International Inc (USPI); Albuquerque (NM); In loco; USD 55.000 - 76.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

USPI New Mexico Surgery Center - Orthopaedics is hiring a RN Pre OP PACU PRN to join our outpatient surgical team in Albuquerque. Provide preoperative assessment, patient education, and perioperative nursing care in a busy ambulatory setting.

No weekends, no call, paid holidays; opportunities to collaborate with anesthesia and surgical staff while maintaining patient comfort and safety in the Pre-Operative and PACU areas.

Competenze

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Current RN license in the state.
• BLS and ACLS certifications.
• One year experience in intra-operative or perioperative setting.

Mansioni

• Plans, coordinates, and oversees care for patients in Pre-Op.
• Provides care within nursing standards and center policies.
• Assesses physical and emotional status prior to admission.
• Provides pre-operative instruction and patient rights explanations.
• Obtains patient records prior to Pre-Operative testing.
• Performs Pre-Operative testing (lab work, ECG, x-rays).
• Communicates abnormal values to anesthesiologist/surgeon.
• Documents Pre-Operative care per policy.
• Ensures chart completeness prior to surgery.
• Ensures patient privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.

Conoscenze

Pre-Operative nursing assessment

Patient education

Perioperative care standards

Time management

Stock and inventory

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Privacy and confidentiality

Formazione

Graduate of an approved school of nursing

Current state RN license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Strumenti

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Descrizione del lavoro

RN Pre OP PACU PRN

USPI New Mexico Surgery Center - Orthopaedics is hiring a RN Pre 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.

Qualifications:

• 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 signaturesInforms 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