Job Description
Job Description
Registered Nurse (RN) Pre-Op/PACU /PRN as needed
Schedule: 2-3 days per week l Monday-Friday
Hours; 7:30 am-4:00 pm l No weekends l No holidays l No Benefits
Pay: $38-$40/hour based on experience
Full job description
- Obtain and review perioperative (pre-op) clearance including H&P, lab results, diagnostic testing, and documentation from primary care or referring providers.
- Conduct pre-operative patient teaching via phone and in person.
- Complete pre-operative admission assessments on the day of procedure.
- Initiate and manage IV access.
- Provide comprehensive PACU care including monitoring airway, vital signs, pain control, and post-anesthesia recovery.
- Deliver clear discharge education to patients and families following GI procedures.
- Coordinate care to promote optimal outcomes and patient satisfaction.
- Assist during emergency situations and medical interventions as needed.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation.
- Serve as a professional representative of the surgery center in all interactions with patients, families, physicians, anesthesia providers, and staff.
Requirements
- Active Georgia RN license or Compact RN license
- Strong IV skills
- Ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and patient education skills
Preferred Qualifications (PLUS)
- Six months to two years of experience in the Pre-Op and/or PACU
- Experience in an outpatient surgery center
- ACLS
- Experience using ECW (eClinicalWorks)