Pre-Op RN

Oxford, MS

Full Time

Experienced

Job Summary:
Specialty Orthopedic Group is seeking a skilled and compassionate Pre-Op RN to join our Surgery Center team. This position provides care to patients in the preoperative stage, ensuring a smooth and effective transition into surgery. The Pre-Op RN plays a vital role in preparing patients both physically and emotionally for their procedures.

Job Responsibilities:

Communicate the preoperative processes and planned treatments with patients and their significant others, fostering cooperation, understanding, and trust while addressing concerns.
Provide patient education tailored to the individual’s needs, in accordance with physician instructions and facility policies, to ensure optimal preparation for surgery and continued care post-discharge.
Direct patient care in accordance with physician orders, including performing thorough assessments of patient responses to medical treatments, medications, and any adverse reactions.
Monitor vital signs and other critical indicators, intervening as necessary when deviations from expected values are detected.
Conduct comprehensive health history interviews, order diagnostic tests as directed by anesthesia, interpret results, and coordinate consultations with anesthesia or specialists when necessary.
Plan and deliver direct patient care in line with evidence-based standards, facility policies, and established protocols.
Verify patient identification, ensure understanding of the procedure by cross-referencing signed consent forms, confirm the correct procedure site and side, and check for allergies or special needs prior to the procedure.
Prepare patients for surgery based on physician preferences and anticipated patient needs, ensuring efficiency in workflow and time management.
Maintain patient privacy during all interactions, adhering to HIPAA standards to protect the privacy and security of PHI and ePHI.

Job Qualifications:

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year accredited School of Nursing or Baccalaureate degree (B.S.) from four-year accredited School of Nursing.
Current license from State Board of Nursing.
BLS/ACLS/PALS preferred, required within 60 days of hire.
Advanced knowledge in critical thinking, and applied critical care nursing practice.
Specific knowledge, skill and abilities in aseptic techniques, use and application of surgical instrumentation and specialty surgical equipment & supplies.

Job Type: Full-time

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