Perioperative Nurse - PRN
About Us
McCollough Plastic Surgery, a distinguished partner of Inspire Aesthetics Group, stands as a unique and visionary life enhancement center, embodying the philosophy, expertise, and standards set by its renowned founder and esteemed surgeon, E. Gaylon McCollough, MD, FACS. We have an exciting opportunity for a PRN Perioperative nurse with strong sales experience to support Dr. Carrie Morris, Oculofacial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon. Dr. Morris is also the Medical Director of the Med Spa at McCollough Plastic Surgery.
Summary/Objective
The Perioperative RN is responsible for keeping patients safe during surgery by providing care before, during, and after surgery. This position ensures that the operating room is clean and sterile while prepping for procedures but also is in the operating room to ensure they can aid the surgeon where needed. This aid includes tasks such as positioning the patient, passing medical equipment to the surgeon, sterilization of wounds and monitoring the patients’ vital signs.
Essential Duties/ Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Delivers safe patient care according to facility policies and procedures.
- Assesses the patients’ conditions prior to surgery.
- Administers preoperative medications prescribed.
- Monitors the patient during surgery.
- Assists surgeon in the operating room; positions patients, passes the surgeon instruments and sterile supplies, etc.
- Maintains aseptic technique within a controlled environment.
- Manages surgical equipment and supplies.
- Completes intraoperative documentation.
- Monitors physiologic status of patient in recovery.
- Completes postoperative documents.
- Demonstrates ability to make sound-decisions in emergency scenarios.
- Collaborates with surgical team members and other medical professionals on patient medication and care.
- Documents medical data in NexTech (EHR system) accurately.
- Exemplifies the desired culture and philosophies of the organization working effectively as a team member with other members of management and the clinic staff.
- Travel to multiple locations may be required.
- Additional duties may be assigned, as needed.
Qualifications
- At least 1 -2 years of operating room experience in an ASC/office-based surgery center preferred.
- At least 1 year of preoperative, circulating, and PACU experience preferred.
- Knowledge of health and safety guidelines.
- Ability to multitask with strong organizational skills.
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Excellent communication skills – Fosters an environment of collaboration and respect with physician colleagues, nurses, and other healthcare team members.
- Flexible schedule, operating days can start as early as 6 AM.
License and Certifications
- Current BLS certification
- Current ACLS certification
- Current state nursing license (RN)
- BS or diploma in nursing
Work Schedule PRN
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