What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pre-Op Assessment RN position at Inception?
New Vista Health - Piney Point Surgery Center is a member of The Prelude Network*, a premium network of North American fertility clinics that leverage the latest science and technology to help patients achieve their family-building goals. Each member of The Prelude Network family is expected to demonstrate their commitment to safe, efficient, and compassionate patient care every day.
And because every great patient experience starts with a great employee experience, we strive to provide our staff with everything they need to consistently deliver the highest level of personalized care.
POSITION SUMMARY:
A Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional who provides patient care based upon the nursing process; being effectively involved with maintaining the standard of care for assigned patients through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. The RN shall oversee and guide employees that are under his/her supervision. The Pre-Op PACU RN is under the direction of the Director of Nursing.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served in the Facility. Must demonstrate the knowledge of the principle of growth and development of the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to his/her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the Facility’s policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates necessary practical, technical, or specialized skills required for the role of the peri-operative nurse in accordance with AORN and other regulatory standards of practice.
- Facilitates effective and efficient transition from Preop to OR and PACU to release
- Utilizes appropriate body mechanics in moving patients, stretchers, and OR tables to prevent injury to patient and self.
- Ability to monitor patient as anesthesia wears off and evaluate patient
- Properly communicates any post-op care instructions to patient
- Demonstrates knowledge of management of patient, including being available to anesthesia during intubation and extubation, assisting as needed in sudden changes in patient condition and being readily available to assist as directed.
- Ensures that H/P, orders for the procedure, and consent form are consistent prior to placing in medical chart.
- Prepares and administers medications in accordance with current practice (i.e. review physician orders, pre-op antibiotics, preparing/labeling medications on/off field, utilizing the 7 medication rights, identifying high alert medications, conducting independent double checks when indicated, and narcotic waste, etc.). Assures only licensed personnel administer medications.
- Relays appropriate hand off communication to RN Circulator to ensure continuity of care.
Education / Experience Required:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (ASN or BSN)
- Two (2) years’ experience as an PreOp and/or PACU Nurse preferred
- Has a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State.
- Current BCLS certification
- Current ACLS certification preferred or basic EKG or Arrhythmia identification certification.
- IV skills preferred
*The Prelude Network is part of Inception Fertility, a family of patient-centered, tech-enabled brands that together seek to redefine the fertility patient experience. At Inception, we touch every stage of the fertility life cycle—from egg donations and preservation to fertilization, pharmaceuticals, and even financing—making us well positioned to help patients build families regardless of what their unique journey looks like. Our diverse portfolio also enables us to offer exceptional opportunities for professional growth across several fertility-related specialties.
Inception offers fantastic benefits to our team (Family members):
- FREE employee only coverage option for the medical, dental and vision plans plus FREE basic life insurance, EAP and long-term disability insurance!
- Adoption assistance and fertility benefits
- Maternity and paternity/partner paid leave
- 401k with generous match
- 10 Company-paid holidays
- PTO starting at 18 days/year
- Family member recognition program
- Continuing education/professional development reimbursement and time off
- Family member referral program
- HealthJoy benefit concierge service and more!