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Surgery Partners, Inc

PreOp/ PACU Registered Nurse (Full-Time)

Surgery Partners, Inc, Mansfield, Texas, United States, 76063

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PreOp/ PACU Registered Nurse (Full-Time)

Essential Functions

Assists in provision of nursing care to patients in a same day surgery setting.

Assumes total responsibility for patient care in accordance with physician’s orders and center policies.

Monitors and controls use of and charging for supplies utilized in the center.

Supervision Received Supervisor of Clinical Services

Education / Experience

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Current Registered Nurse License

Current American Heart Assn. BLS and ACLS certifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Assesses, develops and implements total nursing care for post‑operative patients.

Records and reports to appropriate persons all symptoms, reactions, abnormalities and changes in the physical and/or mental conditions of the post‑operative patients.

Administers medications and treatments ordered by the physicians.

Provides care and discharges post‑operative patients according to facility policies.

Able to accurately assess need for pain and/or nausea medication.

An order always precedes the administration of medication.

Intended actions and side effects are known.

Medications are documented.

Maintains patient and employee privacy and confidential information.

Provides psychological support to patients and/or families.

Maintains rapport with physicians and other departments providing care for the patients (i.e., home x‑ray, outside radiology).

Admits patients to sit‑up area.

Performs routine charging of medications and supplies.

Accurately checks charge sheets for supplies used on patients.

Functions independently in emergency situations.

Able to make logical quick decisions based on sound judgment.

Maintains competence through continuing education.

Meets requirements for CEU re‑licensure.

Assists in orientation of new employees with factual information regarding current departmental policies.

Acts as a resource for new employees.

Maintains supplies and cleanliness in the work environment.

Physical Demands

Standing: 66-100%

Sitting: 0-33%

Walking: 66-100%

Lifting: 0-50 lbs. as needed

Carrying: 0-25 lbs. as needed

Pushing: 0-400 lbs. on wheels with assistance as needed

Climbing: 1-5 flights of stairs as necessary

Pulling: As necessary while providing patient care

Bending: Proper bending necessary to pick things off the floor

Squatting: As necessary while providing care

Rotating: Shoulders as necessary

Kneeling: If necessary while providing patient care

Reaching: overhead while providing patient care

General comments: Visual and hearing senses must be adequate to provide patient care.

Environmental Conditions

Inside 95-100%

Outside 0-5%

Temperature 30°F-115°F

Fumes: Occasional

Dust: Occasional

Gases: None

Odors: Occasional

Mist: Occasional

Radiation: Occasional

Noise or Vibrations: Biomedical equipment, needles, sharps, copier machine, phones, latex, disinfectants, etc.

Hazards: Occasional contact with communicable disease, electrical equipment, etc.

Personal Protective Equipment: Provided (gowns, gloves, masks, head cover).

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account with an employer contribution

Life Insurance

PTO

401(k) retirement plan with a company match

And more!

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Health Care Provider

Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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