Registered Nurse Pre-op/PACU - LAW Outpatient Surgery Center (PRN)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Peri-Anesthesia Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care of patients undergoing surgical intervention, pain injections, and diagnostic procedures. The Peri-Anesthesia RN provides assessment, patient surveillance and timely administration of physician’s orders to prepare patients for procedures. The Peri-Anesthesia RN provides continuous patient surveillance for early recognition and immediate emergency treatment of any medical or surgical complication that may arise. The Peri-Anesthesia RN determines that the patient is suitable for discharge; and provides patients and family members with an additional opportunity for education and review of the post op instructions. The Peri-Anesthesia RN also calls the patient on the first working post op day to check on post op progress.


EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• A graduation certificate from an accredited school of nursing (RN program), required
• Current license to practice nursing in Mississippi, required
• ACLS, PALS and BLS certifications, required
• Experience in peri-anesthesia or critical care area, preferred
• Certificate of course completion in Moderate Sedation, required


QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
• Highly organized and detail oriented; particularly in regard to time management
• Ability to prioritize key objectives while performing daily tasks as well as the ability to manage multiple duties simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to effectively utilize applicable electronic systems and programs


WORK SCHEDULE:

PRN