Registered Nurse Pre-Op/PACU

Company Overview:

Soaring Surgery Center is the only locally owned and operated independent ambulatory surgery center (ASC) in the Charlottesville, VA region. We strive to provide excellent clinical outcomes for all of our patients through their same-day surgical procedures.

Position Overview:

The Registered Nurse Pre-Op/PACU provides nursing care to the patient in the pre-op and post-op phases.

This position can be part-time or PRN employment and will be on-site in the surgery center located in Charlottesville, VA.

Key Job Responsibilities:

* Performs assigned pre-operative assessments and ensures all appropriate/required documentation is completed and located in the patient chart prior to day of surgery.
* Ability to effectively communicate consents for surgery, patient’s rights and responsibilities, and pre-operative/post-operative care instructions.
* Reviews the patient's medical record and needs to plan care with other health care team members.
* Performs pre-operative patient assessment.
* Monitors patients post-anesthesia and ensures their safety and comfort.
* Performs thorough post-operative patient assessment prior to discharge of the patient.
* Assists with supply, drug, and equipment inventories to maintain stock level and availability.
* Provides comfort and reassurance to the patient while maintaining the patient's privacy and dignity.
* Provides continuity of patient care by communicating with other care personnel and documenting records appropriately.
* Responds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and physician.
* Documents patient care records and other forms accurately according to facility policy.
* Ensures proper techniques and procedures are used according to accepted Standards of Nursing Practice and approved center policies and procedures.
* Maintains compliance with all Board approved facility policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

* High School graduate or GED certificate recipient.
* Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
* Active BCLS and ACLS certification.
* Active licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Virginia.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

* At least two years of work experience in an ambulatory surgery setting or acute hospital providing direct patient care.