PRE-OP/PACU RN Full time

Resurgens Fayette is a single-specialty orthopedic surgery practice with some of the best clinical outcomes in the metro-Atlanta area.

We are committed to patient excellence- EVERY patient-EVERY time.

If you are an experienced clinical professional who shares the same commitment, we'd love to connect with you

We are seeking a strong clinical RN to join our staff in the capacity of a PRE-OP PACU REGISTERED NURSE.

We are interested in candidates that exhibit previous experience in ortho, but we will consider other specialties as well.

We are particularly interested in the experienced:

• IV Team
• ER
• ICU
• Cath Lab
• IR
• Endoscopy specialty RNs

This role is dual in nature, with the specialist managing both pre-op and post-op care with a brief description of each responsibility below:

Pre-op Responsibilities:

• Manage procedures and treatments for pre-operative performances
• Ensure patients and families are comfortable with upcoming surgical procedures
• Maintain and restock equipment and supplies utilized for operations
• Manage and maintain nursing care and operating room pre-procedure
• Implement surgical orders by appropriate members of the surgical team
• Ensure paperwork such as consent and insurance forms are all properly documented

Post-Op Responsibilities:

• Upon a patient’s arrival in the PACU, the nurse is informed of the patient's post-surgery condition and any complications that may have arisen.
• Responsible for assessing the patient: checking vital signs, pain, the site of incision, temperature, and respiration.
• Have a thorough knowledge of pain medication and be able to use his/her own judgment of a patient’s pain.
• include changing dressings, turning a patient, breathing exercises, and pain management
• Conduct appropriate assessment and follow-up calls to minimize post-surgery complications

Required Skills

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current Georgia Nursing License
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS
• Minimum of 2 years experience in Pre-Op/PACU
• Strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient
• Understand the principles of the aseptic technique and their implementation
• Ability to care for patients from infancy to geriatrics
• Knowledge base to recognize, evaluate, solve problems, and correct errors
• Ability to quickly adapt to the changing condition of the patient when needed
• Excellent teaching skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Demonstrate strong professional and ethical behavior
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, physicians, and fellow employees. (TEAMWORK)
• Strong customer service skills
• Demonstrate accountability, creativity, and innovation, and be receptive to change
• Possess basic knowledge of Performance Improvement ideology

Required Experience

• Experienced Needed for Ortho Surgery
• Previous experience working in an ambulatory surgical setting is preferred.

USPI complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce.  If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date.  If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.