Pre OP RN

Overview

RN Pre OP PACU PRN positions are available at USPI New Mexico Surgery Center - Orthopaedics. These roles involve providing essential nursing care to patients during surgical cases in a fast-paced environment. The primary responsibilities include organizing time, equipment, supplies, and personnel; using equipment effectively by anticipating patient needs; confirming proper techniques and procedures; assisting in inventory management; maintaining order and cleanliness; performing thorough Pre-Operative patient assessments; providing Pre-Operative instruction and explanations; obtaining pertinent patient records; performing Pre-Operative testing; reporting abnormal values; explaining informed consent; obtaining necessary signatures; informing patients about routine care; discussing findings with anesthesiologists; and documenting Pre-Operative care.

Success Profile

• Flexibility
• Attention to Detail
• Compassion
• Emotional Stability
• Adaptability
• Strong Clinical Judgment

Culture

• Working with compassion and respect for others and each other, supporting our communities and advocating for our patients
• Acting with integrity and the highest ethical standards – always
• Delivering results through accountability and transparency
• Embracing inclusiveness for all people in our workplace and in the communities we serve

Career Path

• Nurse Manager
• Clinical Director
• Administrator
• Business Office Manager

Benefits

• Work/Life Balance: Most of our ASC's offer daytime schedules, with no weekends and nights, and no call. (Schedules vary at our surgical centers.)
• Learning and Education: Employees have access to thousands of free online courses to further their education at their own schedule.
• Leadership and Executive Development: Whether a clinician is interested in advancing to a leadership position or a business office staff member aspires to be a hospital CFO, various programs are available.
• Coaching and Mentorship: We are committed to devoting energy and attention to grow our team members and create a lasting impact on our care. By coaching, challenging and further developing our best and brightest team members, we foster an environment to build long-term sustainable growth for our organization.
• Military and Veterans Support: Our values of working efficiently and uniting for a higher purpose align well with those of our military and veteran community. We would love to assist you with skill and experience equivalency mapping to ease your transition into a successful civilian career.

Responsibilities

• Effectively organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel
• Uses equipment effectively by anticipating patient needs and providing appropriate care
• Confirms that proper techniques and procedures are used according to accepted standards of practice
• Assists in inventory of supplies, drugs, and equipment to maintain availability and stock levels in the Pre-Operative area
• Maintains order and cleanliness of Pre-Operative area
• Performs thorough Pre-Operative patient assessment required in the outpatient setting
• Assists in assessing the physical and emotional status of the patient prior to admission
• Provides Pre-Operative instruction and explanation of patient rights and responsibilities
• Describes the perioperative experience to the patient/significant other, including what to expect before, during, and after the procedure, and how the significant other will participate
• Obtains pertinent patient records prior to patient’s arrival for Pre-Operative testing
• Performs all Pre-Operative testing (i.e., laboratory work, electrocardiogram, x-rays, etc.)
• Reports all abnormal values to anesthesiologist/attending surgeon
• Explains informed consent for surgery, patients’ rights/responsibilities, and Pre-Operative/postoperative instructions
• Obtains necessary signatures
• Informs patient about routine care and procedures related to the perioperative experience
• Discusses all findings with anesthesiologist prior to anesthesiologist’s Pre-Operative evaluation of patient
• Provides comfort and reassurance to the patient and supports the patient’s right to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality
• Documents Pre-Operative care according to policy/procedure
• Ensures that the patient’s chart is complete on day before surgery is scheduled