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RN Pre-Op & Recovery FT

St. Peters, MOOnsiteFull TimePosted 13 hours agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

RN
Pre-Op
PACU
Registered Nurse license
Associate's Degree

Nice to have

peri-anesthesia care
surgical procedures
post-operative care
sedated patients
CMS standards
State standards

Role summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) Pre-Op & PACU ensures patient safety throughout peri-anesthesia care. Responsibilities include preparing patients for procedures through education and health assessments, developing care plans, and monitoring post-operative patients. The role involves assessing patients for discharge readiness, ensuring caregivers understand post-operative instructions, and managing pain and comfort. The RN must recognize and respond to emergencies, maintain compliance with healthcare standards, and utilize electronic medical records. Current RN license, BLS, ACLS, and a nursing degree are required.

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 talentacquisition@surgerypartners.com

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.

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:

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.

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.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

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)

Professional Development Opportunities

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.

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