PRN Pre-op​/PACU RN

• Location 3225 Sunset Boulevard,West Columbia, SC, 29169,United States
• Employee Type 1099

Valley gate Midland is looking registered nurses for our new dental only surgery center! Our center specializes in pediatric dental rehabilitation procedures under general anesthesia. The pre-op/PACU nurse plays a key role in preparing pediatric patients and supporting them through recovery while providing compassionate care and education to parents and caregivers throughout the surgical experience.

This position is PRN/1099 which provides a lot of flexibility!

The Staff Nurse is accountable and responsible for the services provided in the pre-operative and recovery/PACU areas. The Staff Nurse reports to the Facility Administrator and Lead Nurse.

• Maintains quality patient care and patient education, in accordance with written policies and standards of care.
• Ensures adherence to Surgery Center policies, procedures, and safety programs.
• Maintains clinical skills and knowledge.
• Assists the orientation of new employees in the pre-operative and recovery areas as needed.
• Maintains an adequate inventory of drugs and medical supplies in the pre-operative and recovery areas.
• Maintains a collegial relationship with providers to ensure quality patient care.
• Develops and monitors standards of care.
• Participates in and monitors quality improvement programs.
• Fosters a positive environment which promotes staff development and loyalty to the organization.
• Receives report from the anesthesiologist and circulating nurse and identifies patient.
• Takes vital signs consisting of blood pressure, pulse, and respirations when the patient arrives in recovery and every 15 minutes thereafter unless otherwise ordered.
• Charts patient's color, level of consciousness, condition of dressings and character of respirations on arrival and every 30 minutes while patient is in recovery.
• Verifies doctor's orders, administers medications, and performs procedures as ordered.
• Secures the proper patient belongings when appropriate.
• Gives all prescriptions to the appropriate person (i.e. patient, visitor).
• When patient meets discharge criteria, the Recovery Room Nurse:
  • a. Notifies anesthesiologist or surgeon to check patient
  • b. Discontinue use of IV if applicable
  • c. Reviews, educates and provides a copy of the written discharge instructions to the patient
  • d. Discharges the patient either per wheelchair, assisting with ambulation, or other appropriate method based on patient condition.
  • e. Discharges patients through appropriate exit only
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to Facility Administrator and Lead Nurse.
• Assists with receiving and storing supplies, as needed.
• Assists with pre-op/post-op phone calls.
• May be required to provide assistance with the operative log.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Must meet the following requirements: (1) Successful completion of an Associate Degree from an Accredited School of Nursing or bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) (2) Obtain state Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN), progressive work experience in recovery rooms of no less than three (3) years which reflects both clinical and management skills.