Pre/Post Op RN

United Surgical Partners International; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

401k retirement plan

Employee Assistance program

Job summary

United Surgical Partners International is looking for a per diem Pre/Post Op Registered Nurse in Novi, Michigan. The ideal candidate will have an unrestricted nursing license in Michigan and 2-5 years of experience in PreOp/PACU or Critical Care. Responsibilities include managing patient care pre- and post-surgery, educating patients and families, and ensuring compliance with surgical protocols. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, paid time off, and a 401k retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse with an unrestricted license in the state of Michigan.
• Must have at least 2-5 years of experience in PreOp/PACU, Med Surg or Critical Care.
• Previous experience in an ambulatory surgical center strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients’ admission processes to preoperative department.
• Assess patients’ condition after surgery has been performed.
• Develop individualized care plans based on patient conditions.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Registered Nurse with unrestricted license

Graduate of accredited nursing school

Tools

BLS Certification

ALS Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

Pre/Post Op RN Position

Michigan Outpatient Surgical Solutions has a current need for a per diem Pre/Post Op RN to join the team!

The Pre/Post Op RN provides quality patient care using the nursing process, the medical plan of care, and organizational policies. The Pre/Post Op RN provides safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care in the perioperative services for all patient populations.

Pre-operative

• Manage patients’ admission processes to preoperative department
• Assess the status of patients’ health in pre-op and ensure accuracy of identification wristband
• Ensure that operative and informed consents are in order
• Determine the surgeon and procedure being carried out
• Take and record vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for surgical procedure
• Initiate IVs and ensure that patients are informed about the procedure and attending medical staff

Post-operative

• Assess patients’ condition after a surgery has been performed
• Ensure that all vitals are within normal range
• Log all findings in patients’ files
• Answer patients’ questions and ensure that they are kept comfortable
• Make sure that all relevant IVs are in check
• Develop individualized care plans based on each individual patient’s condition
• Ensure that the all nursing activities are carried out in accordance to individual patient care plan
• Monitor patients for condition changes and report any changes to the doctor
• Initiate patient education programs to ensure that both patients and families are educated on procedures and medications
• Determine when patients are ready to be moved to their rooms
• Perform intervention duties in cases of post-operative emergencies
• Record sedation levels and body temperature
• Manage blood and fluid transfusions and draw specimens
• Ensure that the post-operative space is clean and sanitized
• Change bandages and dress surgical wounds

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse with an unrestricted license in the state of Michigan.
• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Must have at least 2-5 years of experience in PreOp/PACU, Med Surg or Critical Care.
• Previous experience in an ambulatory surgical center strongly preferred
• Must have current BLS, ALS and PALS
• Must possess a strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient
• Understanding of aseptic techniques and their implementation
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing condition of the patient when needed
• Must be an excellent team player and have the ability to communicate with staff, patients and physicians

Benefits

USPI offers the following benefits, subject to employment status:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Paid time off (vacation & sick leave) – Starting PTO accrual is 15 days per year.
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance.