About this opportunity
Surgery Partners, Inc lists this PT PreOp/PACU RN opportunity in durham, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Southpoint Surgery Center (SPSC), an affiliate of North Carolina Specialty Hospital, is a new Ambulatory Surgery Center located between Raleigh and Durham in the Durham-Southpoint area. SPSC will provide a differentiated outpatient delivery model focused on providing high-quality, cost-effective solutions for surgical and related ancillary care for patients. SPSC is a multi-specialty 22,298 sq. ft. facility accommodating the following: Ortho, Spine, Ophthalmology, ENT, GYN, General, Urology, Plastics, Podiatry, Vascular, and Pain. At SPSC you will find highly motivated team-players and a welcoming team-oriented staff.
Why join Southpoint Surgical Center?
Award Winning Hospital for Special Surgery
5 Star CMS rated facility for patient experience
Positive Work culture
Career growth opportunities
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance
Telemedicine/You have access to Physicians 24/7/365 through MDLIVE
Paid Time Off
401k Employer Match
Tuition Assistance
General Summary Of Duties
Assists in provision of nursing care to patients in an ambulatory surgical setting. Assumes total responsibility for patient care in accordance with physician’s orders and center’s 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
Essential Functions
Assesses, develops and implements total nursing care for the pre-operative patient
Records and reports to appropriate persons all symptoms, reactions, abnormalities and changes in the physical and/or mental conditions of the patients
Administers medications and treatments ordered by the physician.
Cares and discharges pre-operative patients according to facility policies.
Reviews the pre-operative patient’s chart for accuracy and completeness
Ascertains surgical consent is completed accurately, comparing it to the physician’s order and O.R. schedule
Ascertains all pre-operative (lab work, chest x-ray, EKG, H&P) work up, if applicable is in the chart and reports abnormal findings to the anesthesiologist and/or surgeon prior to the scheduled day of surgery
Reports pertinent pre-operative information to the O.R. nurse
Obtains and labels personal belongings bag and assists patient in proper O.R. dress attire
Registration form and pre-operative worksheet
Administers pre-operative sedation
An order always precedes the administration of medication
Allergies questioned prior to administration of medication
Intended action and side effects to medications are known
Medication is documented on Pre-Operative worksheet including does time, and method of administration
Functions independently in emergency situations
Displays proficiency in nursing skills with emergency situations
Able to make logical and quick decisions based on sound judgment
Maintain patient and employee privacy and confidential information provided psychological support to patients and/or families
Maintains rapport with physicians and medical departments which provide services to complete to pre-operative work up i.e. (reference lab, outside radiology services)
Maintains competence through continuing education
Meets requirements for CEU re-licensure
Attends all facility in-services
Assists in orientation of new employees as directed
Maintains supplies and cleanliness in the work environment
Reports and labels any malfunctioning or broken equipment
Works within the established facility and departmental safety guidelines
Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Knowledge of healthcare products, stock rotation procedures, storage systems, inventory supplements, preference card management and credit.
Knowledge of medical terminology as related to healthcare products.
Knowledge of inventory control procedures.
Hands-on, a self-starter with the ability to multi-task, be detailed oriented and possess superior organization and communication skills.
Must be able to handle a large volume of detailed work accurately.
Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Must have superior leadership, communication and organizational skills.
Must be able to bend, stoop, lift, and handle all supplies.
Must have a strong ability to interact with co-workers, vendors, and management on a regular basis and in a pleasant and efficient manner.
Ability to perform simple mathematical functions.
Ability to perform data entry procedures and both equipment and supply tracking.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS
Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment.
ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS
Normal busy office environment with much telephone work. Occasional evening or weekend work.
Our employees are critical to our success, and we value their contributions. Southpoint Surgery Center offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that values employee ideas and diversity. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled. We maintain a drug-free workplace and require pre-employment drug screening and background check.
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.
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Worksite address
durham, NC, 27703, US
Who can apply
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