RN PreOp and PACU

Azspineandjoint; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA

Life Insurance

PTO

401(k) match

Job summary

Azspineandjoint in Memphis, TN seeks a Registered Nurse to support pre-operative and post-anesthesia care in a fast-paced surgical unit. You will assess patients, assist with anesthesia readiness, and coordinate care with surgeons and staff.

Requires RN license, CPR and ACLS, and at least one year of clinical experience; benefits include health insurance, retirement plan, PTO and 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing; current RN License.
• CPR is required.
• ACLS is required.
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care in pre-operative and post-operative areas.
• Delegate and supervise ancillary personnel as appropriate.
• Communicate changes in patient status to physicians and family.
• Prepare patient care areas based on procedure type and needs.
• Complete pre-operative interviews and post-operative documentation.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Pre-op/post-op care

Communication

Education

RN License

CPR Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

JOB TITLE: Registered Nurse - Pre-Op and PACU

This position is Full Time - 32 hours a week

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

To provide excellence in patient care that builds confidence, loyalty and trust with our patients, patients' families and the community. To understand and carry out Surgery Partners mission and vision statement by adhering to world class service standards. To strive to communicate and interact with others in a professional, responsible, cooperative and positive manner at all times. To act as a resource person to manage and utilize personnel in an effective and appropriate manner, and complete tasks assigned within the time frame.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Shows appropriate delegation, while directing and supervising ancillary personnel in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating patient care in the pre-operative/post-operative clinical areas according to accepted standards.
• Provides direct patient care in the assigned clinical areas and demonstrates clinical competence.
• Participates in service recovery by taking ownership of the situation and correcting problems. Keeps customers informed of progress related to clinical operations and provides comfort, information and assistance during the process.
• Reviews daily schedule and prepares patient care areas based upon types of procedures and specific patient care needs.
• Communicates changes in status as necessary to physicians, family members, and other staff.
• Initiates physical and psycho/social assessment and pre-operative plan of care, identifies patient and obtains informed consent.
• Completes and documents a pre-operative interview, obtains necessary diagnostic test results and notifies appropriate physicians and staff regarding variances and/or concerns.
• Completes the Post-anesthesia record and assures all patients have met the discharge criteria prior to discharge; and provides all patients post-operative instructions.
• Assures the delivery of quality clinical care through participation in NSH benchmarking programs.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing; current RN License.
• CPR required.
• ACLS required.
• Minimum one year of clinical experience.
• 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 organizationis 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 organizationiscommitted 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.

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