PACU / Pre-Op & Recovery RN Part-Time

  • Part-time

Highlights

Activity Requirement Standing 66-100% Sitting 0-33% Walking 66-100% Lifting Upto50lbs.asneeded Carrying Upto25lbs.asneeded Pushing Upto400lbs.onwheelswithassistance,asneeded Climbing 1-5flightsofstairsasnecessary Pulling Asnecessarywhileprovidingpatientcare Bending Frequentbendingrequiredtoprovidepatientcareandretrieveitems Squatting Asnecessarywhileprovidingpatientcare Rotating Shoulderrotationasnecessary Kneeling Asnecessarywhileprovidingpatientcare Reaching Overheadreachingwhileprovidingpatientcare GeneralRequirement: Condition Exposure IndoorEnvironment 95-100% OutdoorEnvironment 0-5% TemperatureRange 30°F-115°F Fumes Occasional Dust Occasional Gases None Odors Occasional Mist Occasional Radiation Occasional Noise/Vibrations Biomedicalequipment,needles,sharps,copymachines,telephones,latex,disinfectants,andsimilarhealthcare-relatedequipmentandmaterials Hazards Occasionalexposuretocommunicablediseases,electricalequipment,andotherhealthcare-relatedhazards PersonalProtectiveEquipment Provided(gowns,gloves,masks,headcoverings,etc.)

Numbers & Facts

LocationLogan, UT
Job TypePart-time

Description

 

Accessibility Note:

talentacquisition@surgerypartners.com

 

 

RNPre-Op&PACU

PositionSummary

TheRNPre-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 healthassessments,anddevelopingindividualizedplansofcare.Thenursealsomonitorspatientsfollowingsurgicalprocedures,ensuringpatientsandtheirdesignatedcaregiversarepreparedfordischargeandunderstandallpost-operativecareandfollow-upinstructions.


EssentialDutiesandResponsibilities

Otherdutiesmaybeassigned.

Pre-OperativeCare

  • Accuratelyperformpre-procedureassessmentsandformulateaplanofcarebasedonthepatient'sphysical,psychosocial,cultural,safety,painmanagement,andeducationalneeds.
  • Preparepatientsforsurgicalproceduresandprovidepre-operativeeducationandinstructions.
  • Documentassessmentsandcareplansthoroughlyandaccuratelyinthemedicalrecord.

Post-AnesthesiaCare

  • Assessandmonitorpost-anesthesiaandsedatedpatientsthroughouttheirstayinthePACU.
  • Providepost-operativepainmanagementandcomfortmeasures.
  • Assesspatientsfordischargereadinessandensurepatientsandcaregiversunderstanddischargeinstructionsandfollow-upcarerequirements.
  • Documentallpost-operativecareandinterventionsinthemedicalrecord.

ClinicalExcellence&PatientSafety

  • Recognizepotentialemergencysituationsandutilizeclinicaljudgmentandprofessionalexpertisetorespondappropriately.
  • Demonstrateknowledgeof:
    • Anesthesiatechniquesandassociatedcomplications
    • Signsandsymptomsofimpendingshock
    • Respiratorycompromiseandairwaymanagement
  • Maintaincompliancewithfacilitypolicies,including:
    • Patientsafety
    • Infectionpreventionandcontrol
    • Riskmanagement
  • AdheretoallapplicableCMS,State,CDC,andAAAHCstandardsandregulations.

Communication&Teamwork

  • Utilizeeffectiveverbalandwrittencommunicationskills.
  • Interactwithpatients,physicians,coworkers,andguestsinaprofessional,courteous,andrespectfulmanner.
  • Strivetoexceedpatientandphysiciansatisfactionexpectationsandqualitybenchmarks.
  • Collaborateeffectivelywithcolleagues,supervisors,physicians,andhospitalpartnerstoimprovepatientcarequality,effectiveness,andefficiency.
  • Fosterapositiveandcohesiveworkenvironmentbysupportingbothclinicalandnon-clinicalteammembersandassistingwhereneededtoensuresmoothdailyoperations.

Qualifications

  • Abilitytomakesoundandreasonableclinicaldecisions.
  • Abilitytoconcentrateonindividualpatientcareandperformcalmlyunderpressure.
  • Demonstratesaccountability,professionalism,adaptability,andopennesstochange.
  • Abilitytoeffectivelymanagestressfulsituationswithtactandprofessionalism.
  • Excellentverbalandwrittencommunicationskills.
  • Abilitytodevelopandmaintainstrongprofessionalrelationshipswithphysicians,hospitalpartners,andASCstaff.

ComputerSkills

Toperformthispositionsuccessfully,anindividualshouldpossess:

  • Workingknowledgeofcomputersandinternetapplications.
  • Abilitytolearnandutilizeelectronicmedicalrecord(EMR)systemsandotherhealthcaresoftwareapplications.

Requirements

  • Current,activeRegisteredNurselicenseissuedbytheapplicableStateBoardofNursing.
  • CurrentBLScertification.
  • CurrentACLScertification.
  • Associate'sDegreeorBachelor'sDegreeinNursingfromanaccreditednursingprogram.

PhysicalDemands

ActivityRequirement
Standing66-100%
Sitting0-33%
Walking66-100%
LiftingUpto50lbs.asneeded
CarryingUpto25lbs.asneeded
PushingUpto400lbs.onwheelswithassistance,asneeded
Climbing1-5flightsofstairsasnecessary
PullingAsnecessarywhileprovidingpatientcare
BendingFrequentbendingrequiredtoprovidepatientcareandretrieveitems
SquattingAsnecessarywhileprovidingpatientcare
RotatingShoulderrotationasnecessary
KneelingAsnecessarywhileprovidingpatientcare
ReachingOverheadreachingwhileprovidingpatientcare

GeneralRequirement:
Visualandhearingabilitiesmustbesufficienttosafelyperformpatientcareactivities.


EnvironmentalConditions

ConditionExposure
IndoorEnvironment95-100%
OutdoorEnvironment0-5%
TemperatureRange30°F-115°F
FumesOccasional
DustOccasional
GasesNone
OdorsOccasional
MistOccasional
RadiationOccasional
Noise/VibrationsBiomedicalequipment,needles,sharps,copymachines,telephones,latex,disinfectants,andsimilarhealthcare-relatedequipmentandmaterials
HazardsOccasionalexposuretocommunicablediseases,electricalequipment,andotherhealthcare-relatedhazards
PersonalProtectiveEquipmentProvided(gowns,gloves,masks,headcoverings,etc.)

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to providegeneralguidelinesforthepositionanddoesnotconstituteacomprehensivelistofallresponsibilities,duties,skills,efforts,requirements,orworkingconditionsassociatedwiththerole.Responsibilitiesandrequirementsmaychangeasorganizationalneedsevolve.


Benefits

Weofferacomprehensivebenefitspackage,including:

  • Medical,Dental,andVisionInsurance
  • HealthSavingsAccount(HSA)withEmployerContribution
  • Employer-PaidLifeInsurance
  • PaidTimeOff(PTO)
  • 401(k)RetirementPlanwithCompanyMatch
  • EmployeeAssistanceProgram(EAP)
  • ProfessionalDevelopmentOpportunities
  • AndMore!

 

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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