Surgical Services Registered Nurse (RN)

The Surgical Services Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing comprehensive care during the pre-operative and phase 2 post-operative phases for surgical patients. This role includes crucial tasks such as verifying patient consents, conducting assessments, and reviewing medications. In addition, the RN will support the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Verify patient consents for surgical procedures.
• Conduct thorough assessments of surgical patients.
• Review patient medication histories and implications for surgery.
• Provide phase 2 post-operative care for patients.
• Support the PACU team during on-call shifts.

Shift Details:

The position requires the ability to work 8-hour shifts with the following schedule options:

• 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
• 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
• 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM

Call Requirements:

• 5 calls within a 6-week scheduling period.
• Weekday call from 8:00 AM – 8:00 AM (8-hour response time).
• Weekend call is 24 hours, from 8:00 AM – 8:00 AM.

Weekend and Holiday Requirements:

Weekend call is required, including 24-hour availability on weekends. Holiday work is also expected.

Patient Care Details:

The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:3, with the unit capacity of 11 bays. The unit typically manages between 20-35 surgical cases.

Qualifications:

• Preferred: 5 years of nursing experience, specifically in perioperative and post-anesthesia recovery.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Proficient in IV insertion and the use of EPIC Optime software.
• Experience with bladder scanners, EKG machines, glucometers, and pneumatic devices.

The ideal candidate will possess strong perioperative experience, particularly in pre-op and phase 2 recovery, and will be prepared to deliver high-quality surgical nursing care.