PreOp​/PACU Registered Nurse

The Surgical Clinic Job Description

The Surgical Clinic (TSC) is Middle Tennessee's premier multi-specialty surgical practice, dedicated to utilizing the latest medical technology while prioritizing patient care, convenience, and satisfaction. With over 40 surgeons, our patient-focused clinics are conveniently located, providing access to advanced surgical procedures close to home.

Why Join Us? At The Surgical Clinic (TSC), we believe that our people are the heart of our success. As Middle Tennessee's premier multi-specialty surgical practice, we are committed to fostering a supportive, collaborative, and innovative workplace where every team member can thrive.

Supports the facility's ideology, mission, goals and objectives

Performs in accordance with the facility's policies and procedures

Follows the facility's Standards for Ethical Business Conduct

Conducts oneself as a positive role model and team member

Cognizant of patient's rights and responsibilities and supports them in performance of job duties

Participates in facility committees, meetings, in-services, and activities

Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers

Interactions with others are positive, respectful, and considerate

Utilizes facility resources appropriately avoiding wasteful practices

Reports wasteful practices

Analyzes work area and makes recommendations for potential cost-effective improvements

Contributes to the progress and development of the organization's adopted Compliance Program

Performs according to established compliance policies and procedures

Contributes to the progress and development of the organization's adopted Performance Improvement Program

Performs according to established performance improvement policies and procedures

Adheres to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities

Reports observed or suspected safety violations, hazards, and policy and procedure noncompliance to the Safety Officer or other designated person

Maintains professional competence by participating in continuing education and other learning experiences

Contributes to growth and education of staff by sharing knowledge gained in continuing education

Maintains membership in relevant professional organizations

Seeks new learning experiences by accepting challenging opportunities and responsibilities

Develops teaching programs as requested for use in surgical or medical management, safety, health awareness and enhancement of patient care

Develops and maintains current materials for teaching and consent procedures

Implements approved teaching programs as requested

Monitors the patient education and counseling programs to assess quality and areas for improvement

Evaluates the outcome of teaching and counseling programs as they pertain to patient's overall satisfaction with the surgical experience

Open to suggestions and recommendations

Duties

Effectively organizes time, equipment, supplies and personnel

Uses equipment effectively by anticipating patient needs and providing appropriate care

Confirms that proper techniques and procedures are used according to accepted standards of practice

Assists in inventory of supplies, drugs and equipment to maintain availability and stock levels in the preoperative area

Maintains order and cleanliness of preoperative area

Performs thorough preoperative patient assessment required in the outpatient setting

Assists in assessing the physical and emotional status of the patient prior to admission

Provides preoperative instruction and explanation of patient rights and responsibilities

Describes the perioperative experience to the patient and the participation of the significant other, including what to expect before, during and after the procedure

Obtains pertinent patient records prior to arrival of patient for preoperative testing

Performs all preoperative testing, i.e., laboratory work, EKG, x-rays, etc.

Reports all abnormal values to anesthesiologist and/or attending surgeon

Explains informed consent for surgery, patients' rights and responsibilities, preoperative and postoperative instructions

Obtains necessary signatures

Informs patient about routine care and procedures related to the perioperative experience

Discusses all findings with anesthesiologist prior to anesthesiologist's preoperative evaluation of patient

Provides comfort and reassurance to the patient and supports the patient's right to privacy, dignity and confidentiality

Documents preoperative care according to policy and procedure

Responsible for ensuring that patient's chart is complete on day before surgery scheduled

Qualifications

Cooperative work attitude toward and with co-employees, management, patients, visitors, and physicians

Ability to promote favorable facility image with physicians, patients, insurance companies, and general public

Ability to make decisions and solve…