POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Performs nursing care for the patient in the immediate post-operative/post anesthesia period, assessing and documenting patient’s status upon arrival in the recovery room. Provides nursing care to meet patient needs related to procedure performed and type of anesthesia administered, monitoring patient, and informing physician of complications.

POSITION DUTIES:

The position requires the following primary duties to be successful:

1) Philosophy:

a) Supports the facility’s ideology, mission, goals, and objectives

b) Performs in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures

c) Follows the facility’s standards for ethical business conduct

d) Conducts self as a positive role model and team member

e) Recognizes patients’ rights and responsibilities and supports them in performance of job duties

f) Participates in staff meetings and in-services, and center activities.

2) Communication:

a) Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers

b) Interacts with others in a positive, respectful, and considerate manner

3) Position Duties:

a) Effectively organizes time, equipment, and supplies.

b) Uses equipment effectively by anticipating patient needs and providing appropriate care

c) Confirms that proper techniques and procedures are used according to accepted standards of care.

d) Assists in inventory of supplies, drugs, and equipment to maintain availability and stock levels in the PACU area.

e) Maintains order and cleanliness in PACU area.

f) Performs safe and individualized nursing care for the patient in the immediate post anesthesia period.

g) Assesses and documents the patient’s physical and emotional status upon arrival in the PACU area.

h) Documents post anesthesia care in PACU during the patient’s recovery from conscious sedation according to policies and procedures.

i) Provides nursing care to meet patient needs related to surgical condition and type of anesthesia administered.

j) Monitors patients and informs physicians of observed complications

k) Performs thorough postoperative patient assessment prior to discharge of the patient.

l) Assists in assessing the physical and emotional status of the patient in preparation for discharge.

m) Develops a plan of care for the patient based on the assessment data.

n) Reviews postoperative instructions and prescriptions from the surgeon with patient and patient’s companion and documents in the patient’s medical record

o) Informs patient and family about appropriate care and procedure to follow upon returning home.

p) Provides comfort and reassurance to the patient and promotes privacy and dignity.

q) Respect the confidentiality of patient, center, and physician related information.

r) Maintain confidentiality of patient records and use complete discretion when discussing patient information.

s) Perform all other assigned job duties by nurse, administrator, or providers.

t) Establishes and maintains effective communication and good working relationship with co-workers for the patient’s benefit.

u) Utilizes initiative; strives to maintain steady level of productivity; self-motivated. Organization and management of staff member’s activities reflect due consideration for the needs of the facility and staff.

v) When the Director of Nursing is not physically present at the facility, the preoperative nurse will serve as the Alternate Director of Nursing.

w) Completes other duties, as assigned.

6) Position Requirements:

a) Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

b) RN with active license in Georgia.

c) Current ACLS and other required training.

d) Bi-lingual, while not required, is preferred.

e) Understanding of procedures performed at Atlas Surgery Center of Buckhead, Inc.

f) Ability to work independently with detail and accuracy.

g) Ability to apply common sense, understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.

h) Familiar with office equipment such as printers, scanners, fax machines, and copiers.

i) Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to apply logic and draw conclusions based on knowledge. Have the ability to refer to reference materials to solve problems.

j) Must be able to type words and numbers quickly and accurately; must comply with HIPAA confidentiality standards when accessing or communicating patient information.

k) Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Medical specialties:

• Medical-Surgical

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Atlanta, GA 30309: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN (Required)

Work Location: In person

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