Preoperative and Post Anesthesia Care Registered Nurse- RN- NO Weekends, NO Holidays, NO Call

Job description

Position Title: PRE-OP/PACU RN, Full Time

Company: Gateway Surgery Center

Reports to: Pre/Post Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

At Gateway Surgery Center, we pride ourselves on providing superior surgical experience within a high-quality, service-oriented environment. As a facility accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, we uphold the highest standards in patient care and safety. Our center is unique in that it is physician-owned, reflecting our dedication to a collaborative approach to healthcare.

The RN has the responsibility to plan, direct organize, coordinate and implement all nursing care services for the pre and post-surgical patients in a manner suitable to accepted standards of care. The RN ensures the highest quality and safest delivery of patient care while maintaining compliance with professional nursing, and all Federal and State standards of care.

Work Location: In Person

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES/PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

· Able to multi-task, prioritize and organize workload to meet the needs of patients and the department.

· Maintains medical records in an accurate and legible manner.

· Strong communication skills, verbal and written.

· Able to comply with HIPAA regulations and is knowledgeable of patient rights.

· Ability to respond to emergent situations.

· Demonstrates a positive, friendly, courteous and professional manner.

· Maintains effective communication with patients, families, physicians, and other staff.

· Has the ability to be organized, manage time effectively.

· Ability to work independently and within a team.

· Attendance: Arrives to work area on time and has minimal absences. Observes assigned work schedules and hours.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Experience/Licenses/Certificates/Eligibility:

Current state R.N. license (MO)

BCLS required/ACLS preferred.

Nursing: 1 year of clinical experience required/2 years preferred

(with an emphasis in PACU, surgery, ICU or ER preferred)

Eligibility: All employees must be able to provide proof of their identity and their right to work in the United States.

Skills/Knowledge/Ability: IV skills preferred

Interpersonal: Actively participates in the development of a healthy work environment. Uses interpersonal skills to establish and maintain healthy interpersonal relations which include functional trust, positive feedback, and constructive criticism. Good communication skills: oral and written.

Critical Thinking: Ability to make sound nursing judgement based on nursing theory. Demonstrates primary nurse accountability through coordination, communication, and continuity of patient care. Must be able to utilize the nursing process and assess, prioritize, plan and implement patient care in an effective manner. Assumes responsibility for competency of practice and takes initiative for professional development and continuing education.

Knowledge: Working knowledge and experience in PACU from hospital or ambulatory surgery center including direct patient care (preferred).

MACHINES, EQUIPMENT, WORK AIDES: Computer, telephone and fax. Knowledge of patient monitoring equipment and point of care testing.

Work Remotely

· No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Starting at $37.00 - $41.00 per hour

Benefits:

· 401(k)/ with matching

· Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

· Short Term Disability Insurance

· Life insurance

· Paid Time Off (PTO)

· Paid Holidays

Education:

· Associate (Required)

Experience:

· Nursing: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

· BLS Certification (required)/ ACLS (preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $37.00 - $41.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Surgery

Physical Setting:

• Outpatient

Work Location: In person

Salary : $37 - $41