What are the responsibilities and job description for the PACU/Pre Op Nurse for ASC - No Nights, No Call, No Weekends position at Neurosurgical & Spine Institute ASC?
The Neurosurgical & Spine Institute of Savannah is looking for an energetic PACU/Pre Op Nurse to join our fast-paced team in a role that is Monday-Friday; no nights, no weekends, and no call! At NIOS, we offer a broad range of compassionate treatment options to help patients receive timely and effective care.
Benefits
Our practice prides itself on offering a competitive package for team members with a focus on wellness, retirement, and performance. Benefits available to our team members include:
- 100% employer paid medical, prescription, and life insurance coverage for team members
- Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) program paid holidays
- 401(k) Plan with a 50% match on up to 6%
- Periodic performance bonuses including annual profit-sharing bonus that contributes to a team members potential retirement savings
- Education and certification assistance
- No cost for a variety of on-campus services for team members including consults, select labs, and imaging exams
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, and more
PACU/Pre Op Nurse Responsibilities:
- Prepare and review patient records, charts and other pertinent information including a current H&P as well as all operative and informed consents
- Assess, instruct & prepare patients prior to surgery
- Take and record vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for surgical procedure
- Consult and coordinate with health care team members to provide bedside care for pre- and post-surgery patients
- Initiate IVs required before or following procedure
- Assess patients’ post-operative condition, monitoring vital signs and other measures tied to discharge criteria
- Treat pain, nausea, and other post-operative symptoms of anesthesia
- Update charts, patient files, and medical records in a timely and accurate manner
- Monitor patients for condition changes, facilitating timely specialized interventions
- Provide individualized care for patients in accordance with surgical procedure undertaken, age level, and health status
- Create and maintains positive, personal, and warm atmosphere around the patient and their family
- Educate patients and their families on post-surgery care, as well as answering questions in a timely and complete manner
- Maintain patient confidentiality
- Maintain supplies and medications under the direction of the Clinical Director
- Routinely inventories and reorders necessary supplies and materials under guidance of Clinical Director
- Attend required meetings and participates in committees, drills as requested
- Provide flexibility by helping in other areas of Institute such as the Pain Suite and Imaging Center
Skills/Requirements:
- Valid GA RN license
- Current BLS and ACLS
- 2 Years RN experience
- PACU experience preferred
About Us
Established in 1977, The Neurosurgical & Spine Institute of Savannah is one of the largest private neurosurgical practices on the east coast. With office locations in Savannah, Pooler, Bluffton (SC), Jesup and Statesboro, The Neurological & Spine Institute plays a major role in bringing the latest, technologically advanced, neurosurgical therapies to adults and children across eastern Georgia & South Carolina's Lowcountry.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $29.00 per hour
Medical Specialty:
- Surgery
Physical Setting:
- Outpatient
Ability to Commute:
- Savannah, GA 31405 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Savannah, GA 31405: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $29