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

About the role

Walker Surgical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for our Pre-Op/PACU department on a PRN basis. Our center is open Monday through Thursday from 6:30am to 5:00pm, with shifts falling within those hours (occasional earlier/later start as needed). This position offers no late nights, weekends, holidays, or on-call shifts.

Position summary

Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with established Federal, State and accreditation standards and company policies and procedures. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under his/her direction. Participates in direct patient care and maintains a clean, orderly and safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct patient care in an individual operating room, ensuring proper techniques and practices are used in accordance with accepted standards of practice
• Supervise other personnel in the room and direct or assist as necessary
• Immediately report unusual occurrences to charge personnel and document appropriately in the patient record
• Demonstrate primary nursing accountability through coordination, communication and continuity of patient care
• Assess, prioritize, plan and implement patient care in an effective manner
• Maintain medical records in an accurate and legible manner
• Adhere to work schedule, organize, manage time effectively and in a cost effective manner
• Respond to emergent situations
• Participate in continuing education/in-service training as needed, staff meetings, and Q.A.P.I. program
• Assist in training new staff when needed
• Maintain a clean, orderly and safe environment

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required
• 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
• Must be able to provide proof of identity and right to work in the United States

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) preferred
• Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred
• Knowledge of Amkai Office, Amkai Charts Database software and Microsoft Word
• Knowledge of patient monitoring and emergency equipment
• Ability to work independently and within a group
• Ability to follow physician orders and directions from management

Skills

• Critical thinking – ability to supervise and direct patient care in an individual operating room
• Interpersonal skills – demonstrates a positive, friendly, courteous and professional manner; maintains effective communication with patients, families, physicians, and other staff
• Ability to work within a team and balance team and individual responsibilities
• Good communication skills: oral and written
• Complies with HIPAA regulations and is knowledgeable of patient rights
• Performs duties in an ethical and legal manner within the scope of license as defined by the State of Missouri
• Actively participates in the development of a healthy work environment
• Arrives to work area on time and has minimal absences; observes assigned work schedules and hours

Physical demands

• Walk, stand and sit for prolonged periods of time
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Occasionally bend, stoop, kneel and climb

Work environment

• Works in well-lit and ventilated surroundings including operating rooms, nurse's stations, procedure rooms, lounge, etc.
• Regular exposure to blood and body substances
• Exposure to needle sticks possible