RN; Conyers - ASC

Overview

Routinely recognized by Atlanta Magazine as the best in their field, Alliance Spine & Pain’s award-winning physicians are searching for an RN to join one of their JCAHO-certified ambulatory surgery center teams where staff enjoy the perfect blend of work and play.

A highly competitive base compensation, a generous 401k, a full range of healthcare benefits, ample paid time off and eight (8) paid holidays. No weekends, no overnights and you'll never be On-Call!

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Pre-Op Nurse:
    Prepare charts while reviewing patient’s history prior to arrival; perform pre-operative assessments and patient education; assist with IV starts during pre-operative prep; administer medications per physician’s orders; assist with medication counts and accurate documentation of narcotic log.
  • OR Circulator:
    Circulate and assist physician and surgical tech during procedures; prepare the operating room; restock medications and supplies; perform time out prior to beginning the procedure; communicate with physicians and care team to ensure safe and accurate patient information is relayed; document operative note and times; coordinate with scheduling staff to schedule patient’s follow up visit.
  • PACU:
    Observe and assess patient while recovering from moderate sedation; report any necessary assessment outliers to physician; provide patient’s discharge education, prescriptions and return appointment information; ensure patient meets discharge criteria per Aldrete score; document assessment data in the medical record.
  • General:
    Ensure safety of patients during procedure visit; maintain confidentiality of patient, center and physician related information per HIPAA guidelines; ensure regulatory compliance is upheld by completing necessary daily documentation; provide pre-operative phone calls to ensure education and pre-procedure instructions are received; assist team with next day post-operative phone calls; perform other tasks as assigned by charge nurse, administrator or providers;
    
    document and maintain appropriate workflow in patient’s electronic medical record.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent required; graduate of an Accredited Nursing Program.
• Licensure and certifications:
  Must have current GA nursing license, BLS, ACLS and other required training.
• Experience:
  
  Knowledge of equipment, instrumentation and supplies required to perform specific responsibilities.