Surgery Center of Wasilla - RN PreOp/PACU
Regent Surgical Health
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- Location
- Wasilla, AK
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Per diem
- Posted
- Oct 16
- 3 days ago
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About the company
Regent Surgical Health
Hospital & health care · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
Since 2001, Regent Surgical Health has been a leader in developing and managing successful surgery center partnerships between hospitals and physicians. We continually improve and evolve the ASC model based on changing market conditions to stay ahead of emerging trends. From this vantage point, our team has developed proprietary ASC ownership
What you'll do
- Prepare patients for surgery and provide preoperative and post-anesthesia care, including monitoring recovery, managing pain and complications, and assessing readiness for discharge.
- Communicate with the surgical team and maintain accurate documentation.
What you need
- Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, graduation from an accredited school of nursing, and an RN license in the appropriate state.
- A bachelor's or master's degree in Nursing and at least 3 years of nursing experience are preferred.
- Education: a high school diploma, a bachelor's degree or a postgraduate degree
Key skills
VenipuncturePain management
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About Regent Surgical HealthSince 2001, Regent Surgical Health has been a leader in developing and managing successful surgery center partnerships between hospitals and physicians. We continually improve and evolve the ASC model based on changing market conditions to stay ahead of emerging trends. From this vantage point, our team has developed proprietary ASC ownership POSITION SUMMARY:Under the direction of Clinical Leadership the PreOp/PACU RN provides comprehensive care to patients before and after surgery, ensuring their safety and well-being throughout the perioperative period. This includes preparing patients for surgery, monitoring vital signs and overall condition until point of discharge. Provide appropriate assessment of physical, psychosocial/family, cultural, personal beliefs or restrictions, cognitive abilities, and pain and comfort needs. Maintain open communication with all staff to promote improvement in performance and quality care.This is a Per Diem (PRN) position! DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:Evaluate patients’ physical and mental health, gather relevant medical history, and prepare them for surgery, including assessment of surgical site, assessment of airway quality and function, administering pre-operative medications and IV fluids as needed.Provide clear and concise explanations of the surgical procedure, and what to expect during and after surgery to the patient and family members.Ensure the surgical site is properly prepared, verify informed consent, and implement safety protocols to prevent complications.Conduct venipuncture and blood draws as needed.Communicate effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other members of the surgical team to ensure seamless patient care.Monitor vital signs, oxygen levels, and overall condition of patients as they recover from anesthesia.Administer pain medication and implement pain management strategies to ensure patient comfort.Recognize and manage any complications that may arise during the post-operative period.Assess patients’ readiness for discharge or transfer providing discharge instructions to patient and other family members.Ensure proper supplies, equipment, and medications are ready for use.Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team.Operate any designated equipment.Perform other duties as assigned.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCEREQUIRED:High school diploma or equivalentGraduate of an accredited school of nursingRN license in appropriate StatePREFERRED:Minimum 3 years of nursing experienceBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing