Reno, NV, 89505, USA
7 days ago
Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse - Per Diem
Do you love providing direct patient care and have a RN license? Love the hustle and bustle of a surgery center? Join ROC as a Registered Nurse in our Pre-Operative (Pre-Op)/Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)! We'd love to show you what it's like to work here. If selected for an interview, you'll see the surgery center and our people in action. This position will remain posted until filled. You will be the constant in the patient's pre-operative and post surgery experience in the surgery center. You would provide direct patient care, answer questions, ease their nerves, and support them through the process. Your contributions will play a vital role in ensuring that our patients get back to moving the way they want to be moving. Come develop strong relationships with our surgeons and medical providers - find your people here at ROC! ROC is expanding - we are happy to have grown to 35 physicians and 6 locations. Join our team to be part of the growth and excitement! What would you do as a Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse? You can expect to regularly: + Work collaboratively with the healthcare team to provide optimal patient care throughout the patients’ visit; + Assess the status of patients’ health; + Explain and ensure that patients are informed about the procedure, medications, and what to expect throughout their surgical experience; + Monitor the patient undergoing local anesthesia according to the policy and procedure; + Appropriately document patient care, treatment process, and patient response into the electronic medical record; + Assist in transferring the patient from bed to stretcher or vice versa as needed; + Identify potential risk to patient and take action to minimize risk; + Understand and execute (if needed) protocol for emergency situations by knowing correct emergency procedures, location of emergency call system, and location of emergency supplies and equipment; + Perform narcotic counts and crash cart checks at the end of each surgical day. + Complete annually at least 6 hours of continuing education appropriate for their professional license and specific to the total joint and spine specialty; + Complete appropriate competency training for total joint and spine specialty. Total Joint and Spine Core Leader Responsibilities (if applicable) + Support and deliver specialty care through competency training and continuous learning; + Educate staff on specialty service inclusion and exclusion criteria; + Complete at least 8 hours of continuing education appropriate for their professional license and specific to the total joint and spine specialty services. If you are passionate about helping others and want to make a difference in the lives of our patients, we encourage you to apply! Requirements Certifications/Education: + Active Nevada Nursing License (RN); + Basic Life Support (BLS certification); + Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS certification). Experience: + One year of nursing experience. Note: If hired, you would be required to obtain the following certifications within 6 months of employment: + Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS certification). If you meet these qualifications and are excited to work in a collaborative team environment, we invite you to become part of our exceptional team at Reno Orthopedic Center. Preferred Qualifications - How can you set yourself apart from other applicants? + One year of experience as an RN in a critical care environment. Benefits Access to many continuing medical education courses/opportunities and a challenging and rewarding environment could await you! Check out our home page by clicking on “View all jobs” to explore the many benefits ROC provides to employees. This position is not eligible for benefits.
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