Preop PACU/Recovery RN- PRN

HUMBLE VASCULAR SURGICAL CENTER INC; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Dental & vision coverage

HSA with employer contribution

Life Insurance

PTO

401(k) with company match

Job summary

HUMBLE VASCULAR SURGICAL CENTER INC. seeks a Preop PACU/Recovery Nurse - PRN to provide peri-operative patient care across the age continuum in an ambulatory surgical setting.

Under supervision, you will perform assessments, plan and implement care, and ensure safe discharge planning following physician orders and facility procedures. The role requires an MO RN license, CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications within 60 days, with relevant experience in ICU/ER/Recovery.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as an RN in Missouri.
• Minimum two years in ICU/ER/Recovery or related critical care setting.
• CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications required or obtained within 60 days.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and staff.
• Adhere to nursing standards and hospital policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide preoperative and postoperative nursing care in ambulatory surgical center.
• Document care, obtain informed consent, and communicate changes to physicians.
• Discharge planning and post-anesthesia instructions.
• Supervise ancillary staff and ensure quality patient care.

Skills

Clinical nursing care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

CPR

ACLS

PALS

English proficiency

Education

Registered Nurse license (MO)

Job description

JOB TITLE: Preop PACU/Recovery Nurse - PRN

General Summary Of Duties

The Pre-Operative/Post-Operative Registered Nurse, under the supervision of the PACU Manager or the Director of Nursing, according to the organizational structure, is responsible for providing peri-operative patient care in accordance with sound nursing judgment, regulatory and accreditation standards, and the facility's mission, vision, and values. The position must provide direct and indirect patient care across the age continuum; and utilize the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation according to policies and procedures of the facility.

Assists in provision of nursing care to patients in an Ambulatory Surgical Center setting. Assumes responsibility for patient care in accordance with physician's orders and centers policies & procedures.

Essential Job Functions

• Shows appropriate delegation, while directing and supervising ancillary personnel in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating patient care in the pre-operative/post-operative clinical areas according to accepted standards.
• Provides direct patient care in the assigned clinical areas and demonstrates clinical competence.
• Participates in service recovery by taking ownership of the situation and correcting problems. Keeps customers informed of progress related to clinical operations and provides comfort, information and assistance during the process.
• Reviews daily schedule and prepares patient care areas based upon types of procedures and specific patient care needs.
• Communicates changes in status as necessary to physicians, family members, and other staff.
• Initiates physical and psycho/social assessment and pre-operative plan of care, identifies patient and obtains informed consent.
• Completes and documents a pre-operative interview, obtains necessary diagnostic test results and notifies appropriate physicians and staff regarding variances and/or concerns.
• Completes the Post-anesthesia record and assures all patients have met the discharge criteria prior to discharge; and provides all patients post-operative instructions.
• Assures the delivery of quality clinical care through participation in NSH benchmarking programs.

Qualifications, Knowledge, And Ability

• Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S.
• Graduate of approved school of professional nursing with current and valid licensure with State Board of Nursing.
• Minimum of two years of experience required in ICU/Emergency Room/Recovery Room or other critical care nursing environment.
• Knowledge of State, Federal and Accrediting Body regulations and standards related to healthcare.
• Ability to achieve CPR, ACLS, PALS certification within 60 days of employment.
• Ability to relate and work effectively with others.
• Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards.
• Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for own professional advancement.
• Is aware of professional nursing standard and performs in accordance with them.

Requirements

• Current MO License - RN
• CPR required
• ACLS required
• Minimum one year experience in Preop, PACU/Recovery, ER, or ICU

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.