PreOP/PostOP RN

United Surgical Partners International Inc (USPI)

PreOP/PostOP RN

Spokane Valley, WA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    SIGN ON BONUS $5000

    RN – Perioperative Services assumes independent responsibility for the direct, primary care of patients through all stages of surgery, including but not limited to pre-surgery, procedure and recovery. The RN provides patients with skilled observation and intervention to meet their needs.

    The job duties listed are essential functions of the position. However, other duties may be assigned, and may also be considered essential functions of the position.

    The caregiver must be sufficiently fluent in the English language to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. The degree of fluency required will vary depending upon the nature of the position.

    __Caregivers are expected to honor the Mission, Values, Vision and Promise and adhere to the Code of Conduct, policies and standards of their organization.

    __For direct patient care roles: Performs and maintains currency of essential competencies as required by specific area of hire and populations served.


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    • Organizes and prioritizes patient arrivals, expediting urgent/high priority patients to maximize effectiveness and productivity.

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    • Complete pre-surgical/procedure assessment, pre-op screening of data and diagnostic testing, collecting subjective and objective data from patients, families and other sources to complete patient’s history forms.

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    • Takes corrective action as necessary to adequately prepare patient for a scheduled surgery/procedure and to successfully complete pre-surgical/procedure preparation

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    • Develops plan and outcome goals that are attainable in relation to resources available to the patient. Modifies the plan according to patient responses to medication and treatment, ongoing evaluations and nursing plan of care.

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    • Administers and documents prescribed medications and IV solutions in a manner consistent with knowledge of purpose, side effects, contraindications and established guidelines

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    • Informs and educates patients and families about medications and treatments patients are receiving, answering any questions or concerns with respect and patience. Provides psychosocial, spiritual and cultural support for patients and families based on assessed needs.

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    • Assesses, plans, observes and evaluates patients/family needs in pre-registration and through the admission process and/or the recovery process

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    • Communicates adequate information to team members and follows up at regular intervals to monitor changes, obtain feedback, adjust the plan if warranted and provide ongoing direction

    Required Skills

    Licenses and Certifications

    Licenses, Certifications and Registrations must be unencumbered and valid in the state(s) of hire and wherever care is delivered.

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    • Licensed to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Washington.

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    • Current BLS – Healthcare Provider (must be AHA accredited)

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    • Current ACLS - Healthcare Provider (must be AHA accredited) required within 90 days of hire.

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    • Current PALS- Healthcare Provider (must be AHA accredited) required within 90 days of hire.

    Required Experience

    Benefits

    USPI offers the following benefits, subject to employment status:

    • Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
    • Paid time off (vacation & sick leave)
    • 401k retirement plan
    • Paid holidays
    • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
    • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
    • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance.

    Salary: $33-$54 per hour

  • Qualifications

    Licenses and Certifications

    Licenses, Certifications and Registrations must be unencumbered and valid in the state(s) of hire and wherever care is delivered.

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    • Licensed to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Washington.

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    • Current BLS – Healthcare Provider (must be AHA accredited)

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    • Current ACLS - Healthcare Provider (must be AHA accredited) required within 90 days of hire.

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    • Current PALS- Healthcare Provider (must be AHA accredited) required within 90 days of hire.