Pre/Post Op RN

Northern Michigan Surgical Suites has an immediate need for a per diem Pre/Post Op RN! Northern Michigan Surgical Suites is a beautiful, state‑of‑the‑art, multi‑specialty center outpatient surgical center. It is designed to give patients, friends and family a relaxing experience before, during and after the procedure. Northern Michigan Surgical Suites also provides a high ratio of medical staff to patients in order to provide the highest quality experience and attentive care. RN Pre/Post Op RN at Northern Michigan Surgical Suites The Pre/Post Op RN provides quality patient care using the nursing process, the medical plan of care, and organizational policies. The Pre/Post Op RN provides safe, effective, and quality patient‑family centered care in the perioperative services for all patient populations. Pre‑operative Manage patients’ admission processes to preoperative department Assess the status of patients’ health in pre‑op and ensure accuracy of identification wristband Ensure that operative and informed consents are in order Determine the surgeon and procedure being carried out Take and record vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for surgical procedure Initiate IVs and ensure that patients are informed about the procedure and attending medical staff Post‑operative Assess patients’ condition after a surgery has been performed Ensure that all vitals are within normal range Log all findings in patients’ files Answer patients’ questions and ensure that they are kept comfortable Make sure that all relevant IVs are in check Develop individualized care plans based on each individual patient’s condition Ensure that the all nursing activities are carried out in accordance to individual patient care plan Monitor patients for condition changes and report any changes to the doctor Initiate patient education programs to ensure that both patients and families are educated on procedures and medications Determine when patients are ready to be moved to their rooms Perform intervention duties in cases of post‑operative emergencies Record sedation levels and body temperature Manage blood and fluid transfusions and draw specimens Ensure that the post‑operative space is clean and sanitized Change bandages and dress surgical wounds Qualifications Must be a Registered Nurse with an unrestricted license in the state. Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing Must have at least 2-5 years of experience in PreOp/PACU or Critical Care. Previous experience in an ambulatory surgical center strongly preferred Must have current BLS, ALS and PALS Must possess a strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient Understanding of aseptic techniques and their implementation Ability to quickly adapt to changing condition of the patient when needed Must be an excellent team player and have the ability to communicate with staff, patients and physicians Benefits Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance Paid time off (vacation & sick leave) – Starting PTO accrual is 15 days per year. 401k retirement plan Paid holidays Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance. #J-18808-Ljbffr United Surgical Partners International