What are the responsibilities and job description for the PreOp Assessment Nurse - Oakville Surgery Center position at Inova Surgery Center?
Inova Oakville Ambulatory Surgery Center located at 400 Fannon St. Alexandria VA, is currently hiring a Full-Time, PreOp Assessment Registered Nurse to become integral members of our team, delivering unparalleled care to our patients. The ideal candidates will bring PreOp, PostOp and Pediatric nursing expertise in one or more of the following specialties: General surgery, Gynecology, Urology, Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT), Gastrointestinal (GI), and Robotics. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare.
ABOUT US:
The Inova Oakville Ambulatory Surgery Center, situated in the Potomac Yards area of Alexandria, now opened. This cutting-edge facility will be a cornerstone of the newly established Inova medical campus.
Boasting state-of-the-art infrastructure, the center will feature three (3) Operating Rooms, (2) Procedure/GI Suites, and 15 PreOp/PACU bays, all geared towards delivering top-tier medical services to our community.
WORK SCHEDULE:
- Day shift only, no nights, weekends, call, or holidays
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Care for surgical patients as they recover from anesthesia
- Monitor and chart vital signs, such as heart or respiratory rate, blood pressure, or oxygen level
- Comfort patients as they wake; may be required to gently restrain patients
- Check surgical site for excessive bleeding or swelling
- Educate patients on care for the surgical wound or other post-discharge care.
- Cross-train to work in PreOperative area to meet the needs of the unit
EXPERIENCE YOU'LL NEED:
- One or more years of PACU/Critical Care nursing experience required
- Prior PreOp/PostOp experience including Pediatrics in an ASC is strongly preferred
- Flexibility to float to PreOp/PACU and provide coverage until closing, as needed
- Current licensure in Virginia as a Registered Nurse
- Current BLS certification
- ACLS/PALS certification preferred within six (6) months of date of hire
APPLICABLE BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program - up to $10,000!
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Life & Disability Coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
- Generous PTO and Holiday Pay
- Tuition Reimbursement
In addition to competitive base pay, our employees enjoy a quarterly incentive bonus program based on meeting performance goals.
