PT PreOp/PACU RN

Surgery Partners, Inc; Durham (NC); Sur place; USD 68 000 - 92 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Telemedicine access

Paid Time Off

401k with match

Tuition Assistance

Résumé du poste

Southpoint Surgery Center, an affiliate of North Carolina Specialty Hospital, seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to join its ambulatory surgery team. You will provide pre-operative nursing care, assist in intraoperative processes, and discharge patients per policy, with emphasis on patient safety and efficient care.

Responsibilities include chart reviews, medication administration, and collaboration with physicians and OR staff.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse License.
• Current American Heart Assn. BLS and ACLS certifications.

Responsabilités

• Assesses, develops and implements total nursing care for the pre-operative patient.
• Records and reports symptoms, reactions, abnormalities and changes in patient condition to appropriate persons.
• Administers medications and treatments ordered by physician.
• Cares and discharges pre-operative patients per facility policies.
• Reviews pre-operative chart for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensures surgical consent is completed correctly and matches OR schedule.
• Ensures pre-operative work-up (labs, EKG, CXR) is in chart.
• Communicates pre-operative information to OR nurse and anesthesiologist.
• Obtains and labels patient belongings and assists with OR attire.
• Performs pre-operative sedation administration.
• Maintains privacy and confidentiality of patient information.
• Maintains supplies and cleanliness; reports equipment issues.
• Participates in orientation and ongoing facility in-services.

Connaissances

Healthcare products

Stock rotation

Inventory control

Microsoft Office

Leadership

Communication

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking

Formation

Nursing degree

RN license

BLS/ACLS certifications

Outils

MS Office

Description du poste

Southpoint Surgery Center (SPSC), an affiliate of North Carolina Specialty Hospital, is a new Ambulatory Surgery Center located between Raleigh and Durham in the Durham-Southpoint area. SPSC will provide a differentiated outpatient delivery model focused on providing high-quality, cost-effective solutions for surgical and related ancillary care for patients. SPSC is a multi-specialty 22,298 sq. ft. facility accommodating the following: Ortho, Spine, Ophthalmology, ENT, GYN, General, Urology, Plastics, Podiatry, Vascular, and Pain. At SPSC you will find highly motivated team-players and a welcoming team-oriented staff.

Why join Southpoint Surgical Center?

• Award Winning Hospital for Special Surgery
• 5 Star CMS rated facility for patient experience
• Positive Work culture
• Career growth opportunities
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance
• Telemedicine/You have access to Physicians 24/7/365 through MDLIVE
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance

General Summary Of Duties

Assists in provision of nursing care to patients in an ambulatory surgical setting. Assumes total responsibility for patient care in accordance with physician’s orders and center’s policies. Monitors and controls use of and charging for supplies utilized in the center.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Supervisor of Clinical Services

Education/Experience

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current Registered Nurse License
• Current American Heart Assn. BLS and ACLS certifications

Essential Functions

• Assesses, develops and implements total nursing care for the pre-operative patient
• Records and reports to appropriate persons all symptoms, reactions, abnormalities and changes in the physical and/or mental conditions of the patients
• Administers medications and treatments ordered by the physician.
• Cares and discharges pre-operative patients according to facility policies.
• Reviews the pre-operative patient’s chart for accuracy and completeness
• Ascertains surgical consent is completed accurately, comparing it to the physician’s order and O.R. schedule
• Ascertains all pre-operative (lab work, chest x-ray, EKG, H&P) work up, if applicable is in the chart and reports abnormal findings to the anesthesiologist and/or surgeon prior to the scheduled day of surgery
• Reports pertinent pre-operative information to the O.R. nurse
• Obtains and labels personal belongings bag and assists patient in proper O.R. dress attire
• Registration form and pre-operative worksheet
• Administers pre-operative sedation
• An order always precedes the administration of medication
• Allergies questioned prior to administration of medication
• Intended action and side effects to medications are known
• Medication is documented on Pre-Operative worksheet including does time, and method of administration
• Functions independently in emergency situations
• Displays proficiency in nursing skills with emergency situations
• Able to make logical and quick decisions based on sound judgment
• Maintain patient and employee privacy and confidential information provided psychological support to patients and/or families
• Maintains rapport with physicians and medical departments which provide services to complete to pre-operative work up i.e. (reference lab, outside radiology services)
• Maintains competence through continuing education
• Meets requirements for CEU re-licensure
• Attends all facility in-services
• Assists in orientation of new employees as directed
• Maintains supplies and cleanliness in the work environment
• Reports and labels any malfunctioning or broken equipment
• Works within the established facility and departmental safety guidelines
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of healthcare products, stock rotation procedures, storage systems, inventory supplements, preference card management and credit.
• Knowledge of medical terminology as related to healthcare products.
• Knowledge of inventory control procedures.
• Hands-on, a self-starter with the ability to multi-task, be detailed oriented and possess superior organization and communication skills.
• Must be able to handle a large volume of detailed work accurately.
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Must have superior leadership, communication and organizational skills.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, lift, and handle all supplies.
• Must have a strong ability to interact with co-workers, vendors, and management on a regular basis and in a pleasant and efficient manner.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical functions.
• Ability to perform data entry procedures and both equipment and supply tracking.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment.

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS

Normal busy office environment with much telephone work. Occasional evening or weekend work.

Our employees are critical to our success, and we value their contributions. Southpoint Surgery Center offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that values employee ideas and diversity. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled. We maintain a drug-free workplace and require pre-employment drug screening and background check.

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.