Preop Recovery RN (PRN)

Cool Springs Surgery Center; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account with employer’s

Life Insurance

PTO

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Cool Springs Surgery Center in Franklin, TN, seeks a Preop Recovery Nurse to provide peri-operative patient care in an ambulatory surgical setting. The nurse will work under the Director of Nursing and PACU Manager, following physician orders and facility policies.

Responsibilities include direct patient care in pre/post-operative areas, supervision of ancillary staff, and ensuring discharge readiness. Minimum two years in a critical care environment and active nursing licensure are required,

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in ICU/Emergency/Recovery or similar critical care nursing environment.
• Graduate of approved school of professional nursing with current and valid licensure.
• Ability to obtain CPR/ACLS/PALS within 60 days of employment.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and standards.
• Strong verbal and written English communication for safe patient care and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care in pre-operative and post-operative areas.
• Supervise ancillary personnel and delegate tasks.
• Participate in service recovery and communicate with patients and families.
• Review daily schedule and prepare patient care areas according to procedure type.
• Notify physicians and staff of changes in patient status.
• Complete pre-operative interviews and obtain informed consent as required.
• Complete post-anesthesia records and ensure discharge criteria are met.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Communication skills

Teamwork

English communication

Education

Associates or better in Nursing

Job description

Cool Springs Surgery Center
Franklin, TN 37067, USA

Description

JOB TITLE: Preop Recovery Nurse

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

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

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.

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.
• Minimum one year in pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative surgical patient care.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contributionLife Insurance
• PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organizationis 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 organizationiscommitted 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.

Behaviors

Preferred

• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Education

Preferred

Associates or better in Nursing.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Advanced Cardiac Life Sup

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