RN Pre-Op & Recovery

Surgery Partners; Tracy (CA); Presencial; USD 95.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health Savings Account (HSA) withempr.

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

PTO

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company M

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Descripción de la vacante

Surgery Partners is seeking an RN Pre-Op & PACU to ensure patient safety throughout peri-anesthesia care. You will educate patients, assess health, and develop individualized care plans, while monitoring patients post-operatively and guiding discharge instructions.

Responsibilities include pre-procedure planning, education, record documentation, and seamless teamwork with physicians and hospital staff to maintain high-quality patient care.

Formación

• Ability to make sound and reasonable clinical decisions.
• Ability to concentrate on individual patient care and perform calmly under pressure.
• Ability to effectively manage stressful situations with tact and professionalism.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong professional relationships with physicians, hospital partners, and ASC staff.

Responsabilidades

• Perform pre-procedure assessments and formulate a plan of care.
• Prepare patients for surgical procedures and provide pre-operative education.
• Document assessments and care plans in the medical record.
• Assess and monitor post-anesthesia and sedated patients in the PACU.

Conocimientos

Clinical decision making

Calm under pressure

Stress management

Professional relationships

Educación

Nursing degree (ASN/BSN)

Herramientas

EMR systems

Healthcare software

Descripción del empleo

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 qualifiedpeople 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

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.

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.
• Document all post-operative care and interventions in the medical record.
• Recognize potential emergency situations and utilize clinical judgment and professional expertise to respond appropriately.
• Demonstrate knowledge of:
  • Anesthesia techniques and associated complications
  • Signs and symptoms of impending shock
  • Respiratory compromise and airway management
• Maintain compliance with facility policies, including:
  • Patient safety
  • Infection prevention and control
  • Risk management
• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to effectively manage stressful situations with tact and professionalism.
• 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 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

Squatting As necessary while providing patient care

Rotating Shoulder rotation as necessary

Kneeling As necessary while providing patient care

Reaching Overhead reaching while providing patient care

General Requirement:
Visual and hearing abilities must be sufficient to safely perform patient care activities.

Environmental Conditions

Condition

Exposure

Indoor Environment 95-100%

Outdoor Environment 0-5%

Temperature Range 30°F - 115°F

Fumes Occasional

Dust Occasional

Gases None

Odors Occasional

Mist Occasional

Radiation Occasional

Noise/Vibrations Biomedical equipment, needles, sharps, copy machines, telephones, latex, disinfectants, and similar healthcare-related equipment and materials

Hazards Occasional exposure to communicable diseases, electrical equipment, and other healthcare-related hazards

Personal Protective Equipment Provided (gowns, gloves, masks, head coverings, etc.)

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide general guidelines for the position and does not constitute a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or working conditions associated with the role. Responsibilities and requirements may change as organizational needs evolve.

• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Contribution
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 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.

Surgery Partners conducts pre-employment screenings including but not limited to criminal background checks and drug testing.