Rn Pre/post Op Pt - Wyomissing, United States - United Surgical Partners International Inc (USPI)

United Surgical Partners International Inc (USPI)

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Wyomissing, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

_Berkshire Eye Surgery Center_ has an opportunity available for a part time Pre/Post RN

Job Summary:
The Pre/Post RN provides quality patient care using the nursing process, the medical plan of care, and organizational policies. The Pre/Post RN provides safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care in the perioperative services for all patient populations.

Pre-operative -

Manage patients' admission processes to preoperative department
Assess the status of patients' health in preop and ensure accuracy of identification wristband
Ensure that operative and informed consents are in order
Determine the surgeon and procedure being carried out
Take and record vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for surgical procedure
Initiate IVs and ensure that patients are informed about the procedure and attending medical staff

Post-operative -

Assess patients' condition after a surgery has been performed
Ensure that all vitals are within normal range
Log all findings in patients' files
Answer patients' questions and ensure that they are kept comfortable
Make sure that all relevant IVs are in check
Develop individualized care plans based on each individual patient's condition
Ensure that the all nursing activities are carried out in accordance to individual patient care plan
Monitor patients for condition changes and report any changes to the doctor
Initiate patient education programs to ensure that both patients and families are educated on procedures and medications
Determine when patients are ready to be moved to their rooms
Perform intervention duties in cases of postoperative emergencies
Record sedation levels and body temperature
Manage blood and fluid transfusions and draw specimens
Ensure that the postoperative space is clean and sanitized
Change bandages and dress surgical wounds

Who We Are
At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and health care systems to provide first class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture.

An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity.

A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.

For more information about USPI, check out our
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Required Skills:

Must be a Registered Nurse with an unrestricted license in the state
Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Must have at least 13 years of experience in PreOp/PACU or Critical Care
Previous experience in an ambulatory surgical center strongly preferred
Must have current BLS and ACLS certifications required
Must possess a strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient
Understanding of aseptic techniques and their implementation
Ability to quickly adapt to changing condition of the patient when needed
Must be an excellent team player and have the ability to communicate with staff, patients and physicians.
USPI complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law._

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