Pre/Post Op Registered Nurse (PRN)

Description Role Summary: The Pre/Post-Operative RN is essential to the smooth and safe operation of our surgery center. You will utilize your experience and clinical judgment to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care from pre-operative preparation through post-operative recovery, ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality are met. Required Availability: Must have availability on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Core Duties and Responsibilities Patient Assessment & Planning: Evaluate assigned patients, develop individualized nursing care plans, and ensure meticulous documentation of care provided. Clinical Care: Perform various patient tests and safely administer medications within the RN scope of practice. Surgical Support: Assist in the organization and daily function of the operating room environment, ensuring compliance with established Federal, State, and accreditation standards, and center policies. Physician Assistance: Assist physicians efficiently and professionally during examinations and surgical procedures. Patient Education: Actively promote patient independence by establishing measurable patient care goals and effectively teaching patients and families about their conditions, medications, and crucial self-care skills for a successful recovery. Compliance: Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, ensuring all activities adhere to all regulatory and center-specific standards. Qualifications Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Nebraska (or compact state). BLS and ACLS Prior experience in Pre/Post-Operative, PACU, or critical care nursing is highly preferred. Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to act independently using professional judgment. Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. A collaborative team-player attitude with a commitment to high-quality patient outcomes. #J-18808-Ljbffr