Registered Nurse (RN), Pre-Operative/PACU/OR - PRN

Job Summary

The Surgical Care Center of Michigan is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to support the Pre-Op, PACU, and Operating Room teams. This position offers flexible scheduling with no late nights, weekends, holidays, or on-call shifts.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program
• Bachelor's of Science Degree in Nursing preferred
• Current RN License required
• Previous nursing experience in at least one of the following settings preferred: Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC), PACU, ICU, Medical Surgical or Telemetry floors

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Absorbs, prioritizes, plans, and implements patient care in an effective manner
• Supervises and directs patient care in an individual Operating Room
• Ensures adherence to accepted standards of practice and HIPAA regulations
• Communicates with patients, families, physicians, and other staff members
• Works independently and collaboratively with other departments
• Assists in training new staff when needed
• Supports the development of a healthy work environment
• Performs scrub duties as necessary
• Maintains count on sponges, needles, and instruments to ensure no loss of items according to policy
• Positions patient, prepares operative area, and adjusts table to proper position according to standard policies
• Opens all sterile packs and supplies according to aseptic technique
• Aids surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other personnel as needed
• Observes patient for changes in condition
• Reviews surgeon’s preference cards for desired medications and verifies same with surgeon
• Ensures all medications are administered and charted according to established policies and procedures
• Identifies and records patient’s response to medication when necessary
• Cares for specimens and cultures as directed by set policies and procedures
• Accompanies patient to PACU and gives report to Post-Op Nurse
• Aids in control and maintenance of supplies and equipment
• Records use of equipment and method directed
• Checks rooms, material, and equipment for proper care and handling
• Ensures clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and aseptic techniques
• Aids in control of traffic and personnel to ensure proper control of infection and asepsis

Qualifications

• Able to assess, prioritize, plan, and implement patient care in an effective manner
• Ability to respond to emergent situations
• Demonstrates a positive, friendly, courteous, and professional manner
• Maintains effective communication with patients, families, physicians, and other staff members
• Able to work within a team
• Good communication skills: oral and written
• Able to manage time effectively and in a cost-effective manner
• Able to work independently and within a group
• Absenteeism: Arrives to work area on time and has minimal absences
• Attendance: Follows assigned work schedules and hours

Education and/or Experience

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program
• Bachelor's of Science Degree in Nursing preferred
• One year of previous nursing experience in at least one of the following settings is preferred: Operating Room, surgical, ambulatory surgical center (ASC), Pre/Post-Op, PACU, ICU, Medical Surgical or Telemetry

Qualification

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) License required in the state where the worksite is located
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred

Systems and Technology

• Knowledge of Amkai Office and Amkai Charts Database software
• Knowledge of patient monitoring and emergency equipment
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Knowledge of printer, copier, telephone, and fax

Physical Requirements

• Frequent walking (75%)
• Sitting (50%)
• Standing (50%)
• Frequent bending, stooping, and reaching (25–50%)
• Lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25 lbs
• Strong fine motor skills and full use of hands
• Visual and auditory acuity including color, depth, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus
• Occasional driving or climbing may also be necessary