Pre-Op/Post-Op Nurse (Part Time)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides planned, skilled, and individualized nursing care for patients in the preoperative and postoperative/post-anesthesia (Phase 1 & 2) periods of the perioperative process.
• Performs thorough patient assessment, patient surveillance, and timely administration of physician’s orders, preparing the patient for and recovering the patient after surgery in an outpatient setting.
• Communicates effectively with patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.
• Supports the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the Organization.
• Maintains familiarity with and abides by the Center’s policies and procedures.
• Contributes to the progress and development of the Organization’s adopted Quality Management Program.
• Maintains professional competence by participating in continuing education and other learning experiences.
• Maintains membership(s) and activity within relevant professional organization(s).
• Must be able to set priorities and provide direction to others that is clear, concise, and promotes efficiency.
• Adheres to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities.
• Respects the patient’s right to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality and provides a safe and supportive patient atmosphere.

Requirements

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Michigan.
• Minimum of 2 years perioperative orthopaedic surgery experience.
• Preferred experience in Joint Replacement and Spine Surgery.
• Preferred experience in Critical Care.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS Certification (able to obtain within 6 months of hire).

Qualifications

• Must be able to set priorities and provide direction to others that is clear, concise, and promotes efficiency.
• Must adhere to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities.
• Must respect the patient’s right to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality and provide a safe and supportive patient atmosphere.