What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Per Diem - OR & PACU position at Capek Plastic Surgery?
Job Overview
Join a highly respected outpatient plastic surgery center with a supportive, experienced surgical team. In this fleixble role there will be:
No nights. No weekends. No holidays. No call.
In this vital role, you will provide exceptional patient-centered nursing services during surgical procedures and recovery phases, ensuring safety, comfort, and optimal outcomes. Your expertise will support a fast-paced environment where every moment counts, and your proactive approach will make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives. This position offers flexible scheduling to accommodate your availability while maintaining high standards of care.
Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive preoperative assessments and prepare patients for surgery, ensuring all necessary documentation and equipment are in place.
- Monitor patients closely during surgical procedures within the OR, utilizing aseptic technique and advanced monitoring systems to maintain patient safety.
- Provide expert post-operative care in the PACU, managing pain, vital signs, and recovery progress while addressing any complications promptly.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including surgeons, anesthesiologists, and support staff to coordinate seamless patient care.
- Administer medications, including IV infusions and injections, following strict protocols and ensuring proper documentation in electronic health records (EHR) systems.
- Educate patients and their families about post-surgical care instructions, discharge planning, and follow-up needs to promote healing at home or in transitional care settings.
- Maintain sterile environment standards and assist with specimen collection or processing as required.
Requirements
- Valid RN license in the state of employment with current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification; ACLS certification preferred.
- Proven experience working in OR or PACU settings within hospital environments; outpatient surgery experience highly desirable.
- Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems for accurate medical documentation and patient record management.
- Strong knowledge of aseptic technique, airway management, medication administration including IV insertion/infusion, and vital signs assessment.
- Ability to perform physical examinations, monitor physiological parameters, and respond swiftly to emergent situations like acute pain or airway compromise.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams and educate patients clearly.
- Minimum 2 years recent circulating experience in an operating room required.
Why Work With Us:
- Physician-owned practice
- Flexible schedule
- No overnight shifts
- No mandatory overtime
- No holiday coverage
- Friendly team culture
- Modern equipment
- Free parking
- Small patient ratios
Pay: $38.00 - $47.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
Salary : $38 - $47