Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse

Job Title – Position Description: Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse

Reports to: Manager Site

MISSION

The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing competent and compassionate care to every patient and family member in the Clinic and Ambulatory Surgery Center through assessing and monitoring the care of patients. The Registered Nurse effectively coordinates the care of patients in accordance to physician orders and established procedures. 

OUTCOMES

• In a fast paced, high-volume work environment, be able to manage various simultaneous tasks including analyzing accurate clinical information, identifying symptoms and changes to take appropriate action in a timely manner, and working independently with physician guidance.
• Use independent judgement to deliver sound clinical decisions, while simultaneously meeting patient needs and adhering to facility policies and procedures.
• Creates an environment of inclusion and trust for diverse groups to enable effective communication with colleagues and appropriate patient/ family education.
• Able to utilize feedback to learn and adapt, while remaining self-aware regarding their own actions and resulting impact.
• Thrive in an accelerated change agility environment with the ability to learn and adopt new responsibilities based on shifting demands.

COMPETENCIES

Job Related Competencies:

1. Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
2. Decision Quality: Making good and timely decisions that keep the organizations moving forward
3. Interpersonal Savvy: Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
4. Demonstrates Self Awareness: Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
5. Situational Adaptability: Adapting demeanor and approach in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. 

Cultural Competencies:

Advanced Values: 

1. People
   • Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
2. Heart
   • Patient Focus: Building strong patient relationships and delivering patient centric solutions
3. Service
   • Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
4. Excellence
   • Cultivates Innovation: Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful

Behaviors:

1. Being Resilient: 
   1. Rebounding from setback and adversity when facing difficult situations
2. Self-Development: 
   • Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development challenges
3. Optimizes Work Processes: 
   • Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement
4. Professional Communication:
   • Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences, while maintaining a professional appearance and tone

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic Qualifications:

Education: Pre-op/PACU/OR

• Associate Degree in Nursing 

Previous, Job Relevant Work Experience: Pre-op/PACU

• One year of nursing experience

Previous, Job Relevant Work Experience: OR

• Two years of nursing experience
• One year of Operating Room nurse experience
• One year of experience with Robotic procedures preferred (Alpharetta Location Only)

Credentials/Licensures: Pre-op/PACU/OR

• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Georgia OR 
• Current Compact Registered Nurse Licensure to practice in the state of Georgia 
• Current BLS certification 
• Current ACLS certification

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: Pre-op/PACU/OR

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Previous, Job Relevant Work Experience: Pre-op/PACU

• 1 years of nursing experience
• Experience in Urology/Urogynecology setting

Previous, Job Relevant Work Experience: OR

• 3 years of nursing experience
• Experience in Urology/Urogynecology setting
• 2 years of Operating Room nurse experience
• 2 years of experience with Robotic procedures preferred (Alpharetta location only)