**NPI Surgery Center is seeking a PRN RN that is friendly, cooperative, team focused, organized and detail oriented. Our facility is a fast-paced, friendly, and exciting environment where we believe in and value our employees! Previous pre-operative and post-operative surgical experience required.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Pre/Post-operative nurse is responsible for the patient’s admission to the facility, comprehensive pre-operative care, immediate post-operative care, and stabilization for return to the home environment. The RN assists the Clinical Director in the daily clinical operations of the Pre-operative and PACU environments in accordance with established Federal, State, and accreditation standards and Center policies and procedures. Participates in direct patient care including maintaining a clean, orderly and safe environment.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Responsible for patient admission and pre-operative care; holistic preparation for surgery, considering all needs, including pre-operative education, escort/family members, psychosocial needs, acting under established protocols, practices, and standing orders.
- Coordinates pre-operative lab work required for individual patients, documenting and reporting pertinent results.
- Responsible for the patient’s post-operative care and stabilization; holistic preparation for return to the home environment, considering all needs, including post-discharge care, escort/family members, educational and psychosocial needs, and acting under established protocols, practices, and standing orders.
- Performs thorough and accurate continual patient assessment, anticipating potential problems and reporting pertinent assessments to the anesthesia provider, supervisor, and/or surgeon appropriately.
- Documents actions in medical record completely and accurately in a timely manner.
- Keeps safety of patient, self, and others a primary concern at all times; acts appropriately in an emergency situation.
- Acts as discharge nurse when assigned, giving holistic and thorough discharge education.
- Demonstrates good nursing knowledge base and rationale for actions, including cardiac monitoring.
- Supervises and directs, as delegated, the activities of non-professional personnel.
- Utilizes equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently, assisting with stocking, replenishing, and preparation of supplies.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisors.
- Participates as a team member in planning and implementation of patient care; takes responsibility for an adequate patient load, reviews schedule for next day.
- Makes post-operative phone calls, assessing patient status and reporting any pertinent information to supervisor and/or anesthesia provider.
- Performs and documents daily assignments, including general housekeeping and maintenance of work environment.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education/Experience/Licenses/Certificates/Eligibility: Current Nebraska R.N. license, BLS required, ACLS required. Two (2) years’ experience of clinical experience with an emphasis in PACU or ER preferred.
Eligibility: All employees must be able to provide proof of their identity and their right to work in the United States.
Skills/Knowledge: IV skills preferred.
Interpersonal: Actively participates in the development of a healthy work environment. Uses interpersonal skills to establish and maintain healthy interpersonal relations which include functional trust, positive feedback, and constructive criticism. Good communication skills: oral and written.
Must be able to assess, prioritize, plan and implement direct patient care. Assumes responsibility for competency of practice and takes initiative for professional development and continuing education.
Knowledge: Working knowledge and experience in PACU from hospital or ambulatory surgery center including direct patient care. Ability to adhere to work schedule and manage time appropriately. Ability to utilize resources in a timely, organized and cost-effective manner.
BLS required
ACLS required within 90 days of start date
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $32.00 - $40.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
