What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Outpatient position at Plum Creek Surgery Center?
The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for the delivery of quality, professional nursing care to the pre-anesthesia, post-anesthesia, and/or operating room patients. We are seeking a Full-Time PACU/PREOP/OR Registered Nurse to add to our team. Monday through Friday, hours are about 7:00AM - 4:00PM. NO NIGHTS! NO WEEKENDS!
Essential Duties:
- Responsible for smooth, efficient and safe operation of the operating room and fluoroscopy suite. Responsibilities include preop/recovery of patients receiving interventional pain management procedures.
- Responsible for the assessment of patients’ post-operative condition
- Monitor vital signs and other measurements of progress
- Monitor patients for condition changes, reporting any changes to physician
- Perform intervention duties during post-operative emergencies
- Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures.
- Understand principles of aseptic technique and their implementation
- Solves patient issues to ensure expected results and excellent customer care. Assures quality of care philosophies and standards of care.
- Adheres to the state board of nursing and state nurse practice act requirements and to other governing agency regulations. Responsible for ensuring continuing education requirements to maintain licensure.
- Establishes a compassionate and respectful environment which values teamwork, integrity and dependability.
- Maintains supplies inventory by studying usage reports, identifying trends, anticipating needed supplies, approving requisitions and cost allocations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Demonstrates accountability and reliability.
- High level of skill at building relationships and providing excellent customer and patient care.
- High degree of knowledge and competency in the practice of nursing and documentation requirements.
- Requisite skills and ability to perform assigned nursing tasks.
- High level of problem solving skills to better serve patients and staff.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong application of Microsoft office and electronic health records.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
EXPERIENCE:
- Clinical experience preferably in a pain management, surgical center, primary care setting or ambulatory clinic with a focus on perioperative nursing care.
- Knowledge leading teams with clinical quality improvement, clinical workflow development, patient care coordination, preventative health, and nursing triage.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Joint Commission standards, HIPAA regulations, Patient Centered Care, and Value Based Care.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE:
1. Unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) License in the State of Texas
2. Current healthcare provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course completion card, American Heart Association BLS certification preferred.
This position is subject to a pre-employment background and drug screen
Pay: From $38.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $38