Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse (RN) - PrimeMSOSurgicalCenters

Job Description

The Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse (RN) performs nursing care for patients across the preoperative and postoperative period from admission to discharge. Care involves assessing, communicating patient status, performing nursing procedures, completing preoperative check list, coordinating with anesthesia personnel, completing preoperative orders and documenting care given. The Registered Nurse must transmit the ability to assure that the patient needs are met through the continuum of care, while concurrently providing support to facility staff and the operating physician.

Job Responsibilities:

• Effectively organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel.
• Reviews schedule on an ongoing manner.
• Participates in staff development, quality assurance and staff meetings.
• Assists in the training of new hires and annual training for employees.
• Participates in facility fire and emergency drills.
• Verification of the patient’s pre-operative vital signs and general conditions. 
• Verification of the operative procedure, site, surgeon, and anesthesiologist. 
• Follows the standards of care for pre-op and post-op nursing care, along with preferences of surgeons and anesthesiologists. 
• Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse.
• Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol.
• Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms.
• Monitors patients’ physical and emotional well-being throughout the care continuum.
• Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician. Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their post-treatment home care needs, self-administration of medication and rehabilitation.
• Maintains current knowledge of accreditation standards specific to the facility as well as state and federal regulations; demonstrates understanding of legal implications of nursing actions.
• Ensures the facility is ready for an accreditation or state inspection at any time.
• Uses equipment accurately and participates in training and in-services before using. Uses equipment safely while protecting equipment from damage.
• Performs techniques and procedures according to accepted standards of practice.
• Assists in managing inventory of supplies, drugs, Pre-Op, and PACU area. 
• Performs patient care using accepted professional standards.
• Performs other duties as requested by management.
• Participate in Quality Assurance Performance Improvement Committee (QAPI).
• Travels to facilities on need be basis.
• Maintain all checks and log forms up to date according to facility policy.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Ability to work cooperatively with co-workers, managers, patients, visitors, vendors, families and physicians
• Ability to promote a positive facility image with physicians, patients, visitors, vendors and the general public
• Ability to make decisions and solve problem
• Ability to follow direction and corporate policy and procedures
• Reliable and punctual

Preferred Experience:

• Previous ASC experience

Depending on setting, may also: 

• Respects cultural and religious practices of patients 
• Upholds HIPAA regulations 

Requirements:

• PALS certified, as appropriate to the facility
• ACLS and BLS certification 

Educational Requirements:

• RN with active license in California
• Critical care or PACU experience

Company Description

Since 2014, Prime MSO has developed and managed surgical facilities that provide patients with the highest level of surgical care. Today we are one of the reliable and independent operators of outpatient surgery centers in the Los Angeles area, covering virtually the full range of surgical specialties.

Our remarkable community of teammates, physician partners and health system partners are deeply committed to providing quality patient care and improving healthcare in America. Our focus on building strategic relationships with our partners enables us to acquire, develop and optimize facilities in an aligned economic model that enables better access to high-quality care at a lower cost.

While healthcare is in a constant state of change, we want to make sure it is always for the better. We believe that happier, more fulfilled employees and staff in a fun and dynamic work environment will ultimately provide the best care in the country. At Prime MSO, that means success. Talk to any of our employees about their experiences and hear the difference Prime MSO is making in their lives today.