RN Pre-Op - PRN

Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center is seeking a Pre-Op Registered Nurse to coordinate care in the pre-operative area. You will apply the nursing process, plan and evaluate patient care, and ensure smooth patient flow.

Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, IV therapy, venipunctures, and preparing patients for surgery. You will teach patients and families, document care, and uphold infection control and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a school of Nursing.
• Current license to practice as Registered Nurse in Ohio; BLS required.
• Two to four years of Pre-op experience preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• B.S.N. preferred.
• ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Uses nursing processes to provide and coordinate nursing care in the pre-operative area.
• Documents nursing interventions and plan of care.
• Monitors vital signs and performs IV therapy and venipunctures.
• Facilitates physician orders and teaching for pre-op and post-op patients.
• Provides discharge instructions to patients and families.
• Maintains infection control and safety policies and procedures.
• Collaborates with peers and other departments; delegates appropriately.

Skills

Nursing processes

Plan of care

SBARQ reporting

Infection control

Team leadership

Staff coordination

Discharge teaching

Patient communication

Education

BSN preferred

OH RN license

BLS required

ACLS preferred

Job description

Position Summary

The Pre-Op RN is responsible for using the nursing processes to provide and coordinate nursing care, and resource management for patients and families in the pre-operative area. Must apply and document the nursing processes, assessments, and nursing diagnoses. Uses good judgement and is guided by the knowledge of basic principles of nursing based on the biological, physical, and psycho-social sciences to plan, implement, and evaluate patient care processes and flow of patients through the pre-operative area.

Essential Job Functions/Accountabilities

Ensures the nursing assessment is complete; Using input from the patient and/or family, develops a nursing plan of care based on identified nursing diagnosis, patient care needs, and standards; Applies a systematic problem-solving approach in developing, implementing, and evaluating nursing plans of care; Documents implementation of the plan of care and all nursing interventions. Utilizes Safe Surgery Checklist to ensure patient safety; Monitors patients vital signs; Performs IV therapy, venipunctures, and other procedures; Obtains specimens for testing as ordered; Facilitates physicians orders; Assesses patient symptoms that may indicate changes in condition. Communicates effectively with peers, physicians, and outside departments; Provides SBARQ style report to receiving unit. Demonstrates knowledge of Infection Control and Safety Policies and Procedures. Provides appropriate care to pre-op and post-op patients; Completes and documents necessary pre-op/post-op teaching of patient and family; Provides discharge instructions to patients. Practices with a questioning attitude; Shares ideas for improvement and revision of policies and procedures, which would enhance the work environment and overall operation within the division. Assists in teaching, competency maintenance, and training of all team members; Delegates as appropriate to ancillary staff; Works as part of a team; Facilitates flow of unit and manages staffing pars when in triage role. Responsible for unit specific duties and checks; Remains calm in urgent situations. Participates in educational programs, serves on committees and seeks other opportunities for professional and personal growth and development. All other duties not specifically assigned.

Position Requirements

Education: Graduate from a school of Nursing. B.S.N. preferred. Experience: Two to four years of Pre-op experience preferred. Demonstrated leadership experience. Technical Skills: N/A Certifications/Licenses/Registrations: Current license to practice as Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio; BLS required. ACLS preferred.