Registered Nurse-Hourly

AmSurg Corp; El Dorado (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

AmSurg Corp is seeking an experienced registered nurse to perform preoperative assessments and prepare patients for scheduled procedures in a center setting.

You will review histories, initiate IV therapy, and provide education and emotional support to patients and families, then monitor recovery after anesthesia, document accurately, and maintain infection prevention standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform preoperative patient assessments and prepare patients for scheduled procedures.
• Review medical history, medications, allergies, laboratory results, and other required clinical documentation.
• Initiate IV therapy and administer medications as ordered and within the RN scope of practice.
• Provide preoperative education and emotional support to patients and families.
• Receive and monitor patients following anesthesia, assessing airway, vital signs, pain, nausea, and overall recovery status.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition or emergency situations.
• Provide postoperative and discharge education to patients and responsible caregivers.
• Complete accurate and timely nursing documentation.
• Maintain patient privacy and adhere to infection prevention, medication safety, and center policies and procedures.
• Assist with maintaining appropriate supplies, equipment readiness, and a clean and safe patient-care environment.
• Work collaboratively with all departments to support efficient daily operations and patient flow.
• Assist in other clinical areas as needed based on patient volume, staffing, competency, and center needs.
• Participate in staff education, quality improvement activities, regulatory readiness, and other duties assigned by the Center Administrator or Clinical Director.

Job description

Perform preoperative patient assessments and prepare patients for scheduled procedures.
Review medical history, medications, allergies, laboratory results, and other required clinical documentation.
Initiate IV therapy and administer medications as ordered and within the RN scope of practice.
Provide preoperative education and emotional support to patients and families.
Receive and monitor patients following anesthesia, assessing airway, vital signs, pain, nausea, and overall recovery status.
Recognize and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition or emergency situations.
Provide postoperative and discharge education to patients and responsible caregivers.
Complete accurate and timely nursing documentation.
Maintain patient privacy and adhere to infection prevention, medication safety, and center policies and procedures.
Assist with maintaining appropriate supplies, equipment readiness, and a clean and safe patient-care environment.
Work collaboratively with all departments to support efficient daily operations and patient flow.
Assist in other clinical areas as needed based on patient volume, staffing, competency, and center needs.
Participate in staff education, quality improvement activities, regulatory readiness, and other duties assigned by the Center Administrator or Clinical Director.

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