Partners Surgical, LLC (PSC) is a leading multi-specialty ASC management company that takes a laser-focused approach to creating a clinical environment conducive to exceptional patient care and service to our physicians, as well as a culture our employees are proud to be part of. Our highly-experienced management team has a winning track record and extensive knowledge in the outpatient healthcare services sector – and we are actively looking for PAT/Preop/PACU Nurses to join us in our pursuit of excellence. Our Houston ambulatory surgery center is a state-of-the-art facility with 3 Operating Rooms and 1 Procedure Room specializing in outpatient Neurospine, ENT, Facial Plastics and Pain Management.
Education/Certification:
- Graduated from an accredited Nursing Program
- Current RN license in the State of Texas
- Current BLS Certification
- Current ACLS Certification (required after employment, if not currently certified)
- Current PALS Certification (required after employment, if not currently certified)
Experience:
Preop and PACU Department experience is required. Professionalism, self-motivated, flexibility, clear and concise communication, honesty, willingness to serve, and strong organization skills are critical. Must possess strong patient assessment skills and have the ability to prioritize and multi-task. Ability to work well with physicians, patients, and peers is key.
Job Summary:
Responsible for providing nursing care to the patient during all phases of their stay to include Preoperative and Postoperative care. Serves as the patients and patient’s family advocate. The RN consistently applies and utilizes the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients. The RN collaborates with the clinical team to achieve quality patient outcomes.
Responsibilities include:
- Assures that the highest degree of quality patient care is maintained at all times. Integrates the mission, vision, and values of Houston Premier Surgery Center in The Villages into daily interactions with the population served.
- Follows State Nursing practice guidelines and facility policies and procedures
- Prior to day of surgery, contacts all patients to review their medical history and provides education regarding their upcoming procedure
- On day of surgery, prepares the patient for their procedure, including VS, IV starts, laboratory testing, and conducts overall preoperative clinical assessments
- Ensures patient readiness for surgery including, but not limited to, NPO status, medication administration, surgical site verification and marking and chart completeness
- Implements plan of care safely and effectively and provides safe environment, including, but not limited to:
- Positioning patient safely, padding bony prominences and ensuring respiratory and circulatory protection
- Ensuring correct prepping and draping procedures
- Conducting “time-out” process prior to incision to ensure correct patient, correct, procedures, and correct surgical site.
- Ensuring asepsis during all procedures. Opens and presents sterile items to sterile field aseptically; ensures supplies are not expired.
- Accounting for all sponges, needles, sharps, during and after the procedures and documenting appropriately.
- Demonstrates competence in preparing and cleaning of O.R. suites before, between, and after cases
- Accurately records, labels, and handles specimens
- Gives thorough report of patient’s intraoperative condition to PACU nurse
- Demonstrates ability to respond to patient care and operating room needs in an emergency situation
- Collaborates with other members of the surgical team to ensure efficient turn-around time between each procedure
- Recovers the patient from all types of anesthesia - Local, MAC, and General Anesthesia
- Provides patient education through all phases of the patient experience at the center
- Coordinates patient care activities with medical staff and clinical team to provide continuity of care
- Responds to emergency situations with competence and composure
- Accurately assess and interpret patient data
- Makes accurate, complete and timely entries into the patient medical record addressing all steps of the nursing process
- Recognizes and report errors or unusual activities and initiate corrective action when appropriate
- Performs required narcotic counts to ensure inventory is reconciled against Medical Record and Narcotic Log
- Educates the patient and family members regarding discharge instructions and what to expect before and after surgery
- Ensure that the proper supplies and equipment are available in the Preop, OR, and PACU departments
- Maintains professional competence through continuing education
- Perform other duties as assigned
Work Remotely
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45.00 - $49.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Physical setting:
- JCAHO accredited facility
- Outpatient
Standard shift:
Weekly schedule:
Experience:
- Operating Room: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Texas Nursing License (Required)
Work Location: In person