Pre/Post-Operative Staff Nurse (RN)

AESTHETIC AND BREAST RESTORATIVE; St. George (LA); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO) and sick leave

Botox at cost

25% off filler by NP/PA

25% off cosmetic procedures after a yr

30% off skincare products

Zusammenfassung

GetHired, Inc. is seeking an experienced Pre/Post-operative Staff Nurse to manage patient admission, comprehensive pre- and post-operative care, and stabilization for return to home or inpatient settings.

The role requires coordination of labs, education, and family escort, with adherence to protocols and standing orders. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong nursing knowledge base, ability to assess complex patient needs, and effective communication within a fast-paced surgical

Qualifikationen

• Requires RN license and graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Knowledge of cardiac monitoring and patient assessment is essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and care team.

Aufgaben

• Oversee admission and pre-operative care planning, including patient education.
• Coordinate pre-operative labs and document results.
• Provide post-operative care and stabilization for discharge or transfer.
• Monitor patients continually and report concerns to physicians or supervisors.
• Document all actions promptly and accurately in medical records.
• Assist with discharge education and post-discharge planning.

Kenntnisse

Nursing knowledge

Cardiac monitoring

Patient assessment

Communication skills

Ausbildung

RN license

Accredited School of Nursing

Jobbeschreibung

SUMMARY:

ThePre/Post-operative RN is responsible for the patient’s admission to thefacility, comprehensive pre-operative care, immediate post-operative care, andstabilization for return to the home environment or to impatient setting.

I. POSITIONDUTIES

A.To utilize specialized nursing knowledge anddiscriminative judgment while giving direct and indirect patient care.

1.Responsible for patient’s admission and pre-operativecare; holistic preparation for surgery, considering all needs, includingpre-operative education, escort/family members, psychosocial needs, utilizingpreference cards, and acting under established protocols, practices, andstanding orders.

2.Coordinates pre-operative lab work required forindividual patients, documenting and reporting pertinent results.

3.Responsible for the patient’s post-operative care andstabilization; holistic preparation for returning to the home environment or toinpatient setting, considering all needs, including post-discharge care,escort/family members, educational and psychosocial needs, utilizing preferencecards and acting under established protocols, practices, and standing orders.

4.Performs thorough and accurate continual patientassessment, anticipating potential problems and reporting pertinent assessmentsto the anesthesiologist, supervisor, and/or surgeon appropriately.

5.Documents actions in medical record completelyandaccurately in a timely manner.

6.Keeps safety of patient, self, and others a primaryconcern always; acts appropriately in an emergency situation.

7.Acts as discharge nurse when assigned, giving holisticand thorough discharge education.

8.Demonstrates good nursing knowledge base and rationalefor actions, including cardiac monitoring.

9.Supervises and directs, as delegated, the activities ofnon-professional personnel.

10.Utilizes equipment and supplies effectively andefficiently, assisting with stocking, replenishing, and preparation ofsupplies.

11.Performs other related duties as assigned bysupervisors.

B.To function effectively as a member of the care team.

1.Participates as a team member in planning andimplementation of patient care; takes responsibility for an adequate patientload, reviews schedule for next day with preference cards.

2.Reports for work in a timely manner and maintains agood attendance record.

3.Shows flexibility in accommodating schedule changes,i.e. working late or early, changing workdays, etc.

4.Utilizes time effectively.

5.Organizes work effectively and appropriately to finishin a timely manner and demonstrates the ability to produce results.

6.Demonstrates the ability to deal with other teammembers.

7.Monitors surgery schedule continually, communicatingarrivals, cancellations, delays; communicating with reception desk, contactspatients or surgeons who are late.

8.Demonstrates interest and enthusiasm towards work.

9.Contributes to increased morale and positive attitudein the department and facility.

10.Demonstrates the ability to accept change.

11.Requires minimal supervision in daily tasks.

12.Reports pertinent information to Chief Nursing Officerand/or Nurse Manager.

C.To support quality activities

1.Participates in on-going committees and othereducational programs to enhance patient care.

2.Makes post-operative phone calls, assessing patientstatus and reporting any pertinent information to supervisor and/oranesthesiologist.

3.Utilizes critical thinking and problem-solving skills,making suggestions for improvement.

4.Performs and documents daily assignments, includinggeneral housekeeping and maintenance of work environment.

5.Develops communication skills and promotesinter-departmental relationships to ensure continuity of care.

6.Maintains current CPR certification, and ACLS.

II.REPORTINGRELATIONSHIPS

A. Immediate Supervisor: Chief Nursing Officer /ChargeNurse

B. Positions to be supervised: None

III.CONTACT WITHOTHERS

A. Internal: Staff in ClinicalOperations and Business Office

B. External: Physicians,Allied Health Professionals, Patients and Families, Representatives of MedicalIndustry.

IV.POSITIONCHARACTERISTICS

It is necessaryto do some overtime beyond regularly scheduled work hours to provide patientcare. Additionally, on-call duty may be required. Because of the nature of patient care and thepace in the pre/post- operative care unit, this job can be stressful and hectic.

V.POSITIONREQUIREMENTS

Physical andmental – requires extensive mobility, waling, and standing. 90% of time spent pushing, pulling, lifting equipment,lifting, turning, and assisting patients.Potential exists for exposure to blood and body fluids as well as otherhazardous materials. Personal protectiveequipment should be utilized as needed. Must be able to analyze, problem solve,and make decisions quickly and calmly. Employee must be able to workindependently as well as within a team.Employee must have thorough knowledge of nursing theory and excellentpatient assessment skills. Employee must present professional image. Must be willing to take responsibility andmaintain accountability. Employee must possess good organizational andexcellent communication skills as well as flexibility. Must have ability to prioritize and handleperiods of stress. Requires respect forthe confidential nature of the work environment.

VI.POSITIONSPECIFICATIONS

ThePre/Post-operative Staff Nurse must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and be currently licensed to practice nursing. A minimum of one year experiencein acute care is required. Cardiacmonitored nursing care preferred. The successful candidate must have theability to work independently as well as function within a team; have theability to assess patient needs, determine priorities, plan and directpre/post-operative care of the patient; present good public relation skills;and possess the ability to handle stress.

Compensation andBenefits:

• Competitive salary based onexperience.
• Health, dental, and visioninsurance.
• Paid time off (PTO) and sickleave.

AdditionalBenefits offered through the clinics:

• Botox at cost done by NP/PA (not MD)
• 25% off filler by NP/PA (not MD)
• 25% on all cosmetic procedures after a year(anesthesia portion is at cost)
• 30% off skincare products