PACU Charge Nurse

About Us

Spire Orthopedic Partners is a growing national partnership of orthopedic practices that provides the support, capital, and operational resources physicians need to grow thriving practices for the future. As a Management Services Organization (MSO), Spire provides the infrastructure for administrative operations that allows practices to operate at their highest level, so doctors can focus their efforts on what matters most – patient care. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, the Spire network spans the Northeast with more than 165 physicians, 1,800 employees, 285 other clinical providers, and 40 locations in New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts.

About the Role

Manages and facilitates patient and procedure flow through the PACU and ensures the provision of high-quality patient care on a day-to-day basis. Monitors the daily PACU schedule, expediting procedures as necessary, and communicating changes or needs to other departments. Monitors the daily assignments of the PACU staff.

Responsibilities

• Monitors patient flow through the PACU and anticipates staffing needs.
• Assumes responsibility for daily operations of the PACU for assigned shift.
• Completes daily staff assignments no later than one day in advance and posts in PACU.
• Approves staff leaving prior to the end of assigned shift after consulting with leadership.
• Facilitates and expedites the PACU schedule to keep cases on time as much as possible.
• Monitors any changes in the PACU schedule (e.g., delays, starting early) and communicates changes to PACU staff, OR Charge Nurse, Scheduler, and leadership.
• Assists leadership with ancillary audits, projections, or other duties as designated.
• Collaborates with the front office staff and Scheduler on the intake process as needed.
• Collaborates with the surgeon and PA on missing orders, H&P, or DME as needed.
• Evaluates readiness for patient discharge and collaborates with the anesthesiologist in the discharge process.
• Reports and completes Incident Reports for any potential or actual adverse event as appropriate.
• Documents clearly and maintains the patient record.
• Maintains pleasant and open communication with patients, families, staff, and physicians.
• Performs duties of a PACU nurse to cover PTO, unexpected absences, and other staffing assignments, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Familiarity with HIPAA, policies, procedures, and other regulatory policies.
• Knowledge of medical office procedures, policies, practices, medical terminology, telephone protocol, and professional etiquette.
• Understanding of SIS medical record systems.

Qualifications

• Educational Requirements: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Experience: Minimum three years of recent PACU nursing preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate professionally (e.g., using expressive vocabulary, avoiding spelling errors, employing a respectful tone).
• Ability to maintain enthusiasm while facing a high volume and a large variety of duties.
• Ability and interest in learning procedures and software functionalities that could improve effectiveness and efficiency.
• Organized, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Extremely reliable, patient, and professional.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively under stress.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures appropriately.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective and professional working relationships with patients, medical staff, coworkers, and the public by demonstrating empathy and tact.
• Must be a team player with a positive attitude, the ability to work effectively with a diverse population, and the ability to demonstrate patience and professionalism.
• Promotes teamwork through collaboration, represents the practice in a professional manner, and maintains strict confidentiality on all patient issues.
• Certificate/License: Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Connecticut.

Benefits

• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities.
• Dynamic environment with access to a diverse network of practitioners.
• Broad infrastructure of tools and programs to enhance the employee experience.
• Competitive compensation.
• Generous PTO.
• Comprehensive benefits package: health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.