Registered Nurse - Pre-Op/PACU (Per diem PRN)
Novamed · Circle, AK · 2 mo ago
Full-time
About the Role
A Registered Nurse in the PreOp and PACU departments provides patient care based on the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This per diem PRN position supports the center's philosophy and mission while overseeing and guiding subordinate employees. The role involves delivering nursing care to patients in an Ambulatory Surgical Center setting, adhering to physician orders and center policies.
Schedule
Preferred availability of one to two days per week (Monday through Friday). No call requirements.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care to pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative surgical patients.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in accordance with physician orders and center policies.
- Oversee and guide employees under your supervision.
- Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan to meet age-specific patient needs.
- Maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, co-workers, and other health team members.
- Utilize recognized channels of communication effectively.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state.
- Current CPR certification and ACLS certification; PALS certification required within 90 days of hire.
- One year of experience in pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative surgical patient care.
- Two years of experience in Medical/Surgical, ED, and/or ICU nursing preferred.
Skills
- Ability to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served.
- Strong communication skills in English; additional languages preferred.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional and technical documents.
- Proficiency in basic mathematics, including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills in the nursing process.
- Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships with patients and healthcare team members.