RN Pre-Op & Recovery

Surgery Partners; Missouri; On-site; USD 48,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Surgery Partners is seeking an RN for Pre-Op & PACU to ensure patient safety across the peri-anesthesia continuum. The role includes education, health assessments, and individualized care plans for patients undergoing procedures.

The nurse will monitor patients post-operatively, ensure discharge readiness, and confirm caregivers understand follow-up care and instructions. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Current, active Registered Nurse license issued by the applicable State Board of Nursing.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-procedure assessments and plan care for patients.
• Provide pre-operative education and instructions.
• Monitor post-anesthesia patients and assess discharge readiness.
• Document all care and interventions in the medical record.
• Ensure patient safety and collaborate with physicians and staff.

Skills

Clinical decision making

Calm under pressure

Professionalism

Stress management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Relationship building

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

EMR systems

Healthcare software

Job description

Accessibility Note

Surgery Partners is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended ("ADA"), and applicable state and local laws. It is the Company's policy not to discriminate against any qualified people or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual's disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made the Company aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to the Company. If you are an applicant and need a reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within the Company or request a reasonable accommodation to utilize the Company's online employment application, please contact [e-mail]

RN Pre-Op & PACU

Salary Range: $35.00 - $53.00 per hour, based on skill and experience level.

Position Summary

The RN Pre-Op & PACU nurse ensures patient safety throughout the continuum of peri-anesthesia care. This role is responsible for preparing patients for invasive procedures by providing education, conducting health assessments, and developing individualized plans of care. The nurse also monitors patients following surgical procedures, ensuring patients and their designated caregivers are prepared for discharge and understand all post-operative care and follow-up instructions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned.

Pre-Operative Care

• Accurately perform pre-procedure assessments and formulate a plan of care based on the patient's physical, psychosocial, cultural, safety, pain management, and educational needs.
• Prepare patients for surgical procedures and provide pre-operative education and instructions.
• Document assessments and care plans thoroughly and accurately in the medical record.

Post-Anesthesia Care

• Assess and monitor post-anesthesia and sedated patients throughout their stay in the PACU.
• Provide post-operative pain management and comfort measures.
• Assess patients for discharge readiness and ensure patients and caregivers understand discharge instructions and follow-up care requirements.
• Document all post-operative care and interventions in the medical record.

Clinical Excellence & Patient Safety

• Recognize potential emergency situations and utilize clinical judgment and professional expertise to respond appropriately.
• Demonstrate knowledge of:
• Maintain compliance with facility policies, including:
• Adhere to all applicable CMS, State, CDC, and AAAHC standards and regulations.

Communication & Teamwork

• Utilize effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Interact with patients, physicians, coworkers, and guests in a professional, courteous, and respectful manner.
• Strive to exceed patient and physician satisfaction expectations and quality benchmarks.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, physicians, and hospital partners to improve patient care quality, effectiveness, and efficiency.
• Foster a positive and cohesive work environment by supporting both clinical and non-clinical team members and assisting where needed to ensure smooth daily operations.

Qualifications

• Ability to make sound and reasonable clinical decisions.
• Ability to concentrate on individual patient care and perform calmly under pressure.
• Demonstrates accountability, professionalism, adaptability, and openness to change.
• Ability to effectively manage stressful situations with tact and professionalism.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong professional relationships with physicians, hospital partners, and ASC staff.

Computer Skills

To perform this position successfully, an individual should possess:

• Working knowledge of computers and internet applications.
• Ability to learn and utilize electronic medical record (EMR) systems and other healthcare software applications.

Requirements

• Current, active Registered Nurse license issued by the applicable State Board of Nursing.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.

Physical Demands

Activity

Requirement

• Standing 66-100%
• Sitting 0-33%
• Walking 66-100%
• Lifting up to 50 lbs. as needed
• Carrying up to 25 lbs. as needed
• Pushing up to 400 lbs. on wheels with assistance, as needed
• Climbing 1-5 flights of stairs as necessary
• Pulling as necessary while providing patient care
• Bending frequent bending required to provide patient care and retrieve items
• Squatting as necessary while providing patient care
• Rotating Shoulder rotation a