RN PACU

Surgery Partners, Inc; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA with employer contribution

Life insurance

PTO

401(k) retirement plan with company +

Job summary

Surgery Partners, Inc is seeking an RN - Recovery for a same day surgery setting. You will assist with post-operative nursing care, monitor patient status, and administer medications under physician orders.

You will discharge patients per policy, assess pain, and maintain accurate documentation while ensuring privacy and teamwork with other departments.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Active RN license required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in post-operative nursing care.
• Records symptoms and changes to caregivers.
• Administers medications as ordered by physicians.
• Cares for and discharges post-operative patients per policy.
• Assess and manage pain and nausea as needed.
• Ensure accurate medication charging and documentation.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Provide support to patients and families.
• Maintain rapport with care team and departments.

Skills

Post-op care

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

Discharge planning

Pain management

Privacy compliance

Communication with physicians

Emergency response

Continuing education

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Current Registered Nurse License

BLS and ACLS certifications

Job description

Essential Functions

Assists in provision of nursing care to patients in a same day surgery setting. Assumes total responsibility for patient care in accordance with physician’s orders and centers policies. Monitors and controls use of and charging for supplies utilized in the center.

Job Title

RN - Recovery

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

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Assesses, develops and implements total nursing care for post-operative patients
• Records and reports to appropriate persons all symptoms, reactions abnormalities and changes in the physical and/or mental conditions of the post-operative patients
• Administers medications and treatments ordered by the physicians
• Cares and discharges post-operative patients according to facility policies
• Able to accurately assess need for pain and /or nausea medication
• An order always precedes the administration of medication
• Intended actions and side effects are known
• Medications are documented
• Maintains patient and employee privacy and confidential information
• Provides psychological support to patients and/or families
• Maintains rapport with physicians and other departments providing care for the patients, (i.e.: home x-ray, outside radiology)
• Admits patients to sit-up area
• Performs routine charging of medications and supplies
• Accurately checks charge sheets for supplies used on patientsFunctions independently in emergency situations
• Able to make logical quick decisions based on sound judgment
• Maintains competence through continuing education
• Meets requirements for CEU re-licensure
• Assists in orientation of new employees with factual information regarding current departmental policies
• Acts as a resource for new employees
• Maintains supplies and cleanliness in the work environment

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.

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.