Pre-op/PACU RN

Leigh Orthopedic Surgery Center is offering an excellent opportunity for a Pre-Op / PACU RN to join the team at our state-of-the-art facility in the Virginia Beach/Norfolk area.

Summary: The Pre-Op / PACU Registered Nurse provides individualized, goal directed nursing care through the use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing, in accordance with center policies and procedures

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assesses patient and family needs in order to provide quality care to assigned patients.
• Evaluates patient's response and intervenes appropriately for optimal outcome.
• Demonstrates ability to clearly communicate instructions to patient and family and appropriately answer questions.
• Appropriately adapts during rapidly changing pace and manages resources as needed to maintain patient flow.
• Develops, discusses, and communicates a realistic problem list (plan of care) for each patient, in collaboration with each patient, family, and significant other in order to address all identified needs.
• Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement the medical plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient.
• Evaluates the identified problems, care provided, and patient's responses are reassessed in order meet patient and family needs to ensure overall quality of care delivered.
• Maintains up to date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team, in order to ensure quality care.
• Maintains current knowledge, certification, and licensure. Pursues professional growth and development.
• Functions as a role model for current and new staff.
• Demonstrates leadership behaviors in a professional manner.
• Directs other licensed and non-licensed personnel in the provision of care to patients as assigned.
• Performs selected duties as delegated by the DON or others in authority.
• Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, center/service safety, and specific job-related hazards.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Performs all responsibilities/duties required by the center, as defined in the scope of service, to ensure that the unique nature of the client is addressed.
• Assumes all other duties and responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• RN with active license in appropriate state
• Minimum of two years OR nursing experience
• BLS/ACLS certification
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• ASC experience preferred
• Specialty certification in related department preferred

No "call", no weekends or holidays. This is a Full Time position with a competitive salary. There may be the ability to transition to Full Time dependent upon surgery schedule and availability. Relocation assistance is not available.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36.00 - $42.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Orthopedics

Physical setting:

• Ambulatory surgery center

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person