Surgery Center PACU Nurse Position Available In Rankin, Mississippi
Tallo's Job Summary: The Surgery Center PACU Nurse at the Ambulatory Surgery Center in Flowood, MS will provide quality care to surgical patients through monitoring, assessment, intervention, and medication administration. Responsibilities include assessing, instructing, and preparing patients, ensuring consents are correct, and maintaining professional competence. Qualifications include an active RN license, clinical competency, and BLS certification. This role requires teamwork, attention to detail, and dedication to patient care.
Job Description
Job Category:
CLINICRequisition Number:
ASCPA002223
Posting DetailsFull-TimeLocationsShowing 1 locationFlowood, MS 39232, USAJob DetailsDescriptionThe Pre-Op/PACU Nurse will provide quality care to surgical patients via monitoring, assessment, intervention, and medication administration in the Ambulatory Surgery Center in Flowood. The Pre-Op/PACU Nurse will collaborate with coworkers to achieve departmental goals and objectives in accordance with established policies.
Responsibilities:
Assess, instruct, and prepare patients prior to surgeryPerform safe and individualized nursing care for the patient in the immediate postoperative/post-anesthesia periodEnsure operative and informed consents are signed and correctAssess patients and take/record vital signs to ensure readiness for surgical procedureInitiate IV’s and ensure patients are informed about the proceduresDocument all findings in the patient’s chartCommunicates effectively with patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkersMonitor patients for condition changes, reporting any changes to physiciansMaintains professional competence by participating in continuing education and other learning experiencesContinued assessment of post-surgical patients to determine readiness to dischargeEducate the patient/family member on the procedure and follow-up careOther duties as assigned by the department lead
Qualifications:
Active Registered Nursing License — licensed to work in MSMust possess general clinical competency in acute patient careMust demonstrate aptitude for maintaining pace of abbreviated patient encountersMust demonstrate the ability to gather pertinent medical history and provide concise instruction for pre-operative careNursing experience in a perioperative setting preferredDocumentation of current BLS certification (ACLS and PALS preferred)
QualificationsBehaviorsRequiredTeam Player:
Works well as a member of a group
Detail Oriented:
Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Dedicated:
Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrityMotivationsRequiredAbility to Make an
Impact:
Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organizationEducationRequiredAssociates or better in Nursing or related field. Licenses & CertificationsRequiredRN Associate DegreePreferredRN Bachelor’s Degree
