Job Description

Perianesthesia Nurse-Seasonal (September - December)We will train motivated individuals with a strong work ethic to care for patients in the surgical setting. We offer a great team environment with people who thrive in a fast-paced ambulatory surgery center. We are staffing positions to cover our busy surgical months (September - December), Monday through Friday (8-hour shifts). No nights, weekends, or call!DO WORK THAT MATTERS
Are you looking for work that matters? If so, we invite you to join us. We are seeking motivated, committed individuals to join our enthusiastic and busy team, which is positively impacting the lives of Alaskans every day.The Surgery Center of Fairbanks (SCF) is a nationally recognized, multi-specialty surgery center serving patients from throughout the vast region of interior Alaska. Our team is changing the lives of patients through technologically advanced surgery and an exceptional level of care. Working at SCF gives you the opportunity to apply your skills in a Center recognized for excellence while advancing your career.SCF is accredited by the Joint Commission and received Disease-Specific Care Certification by TJC for our Total Knee Replacement program.Come to work with us in a very busy, multi-specialty Ambulatory Surgery Center that prides itself on our efficiency and excellence in patient care!See what others say about being a registered nurse at SCF:
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https://vimeo.com/474163968 and Duties:Pre-Operative Duties * Effectively organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel

• Uses equipment effectively by anticipating patient needs and providing appropriate care
• Confirms that proper techniques and procedures are used according to accepted standards of practice
• Assists in the inventory of supplies, drugs, and equipment to maintain availability and stock levels in the preoperative area
• Maintains order and cleanliness of the preoperative area
• Performs thorough preoperative patient assessment required in the outpatient setting
• Assists in assessing the physical and emotional status of the patient prior to admission
• Provides preoperative instruction and explanation of patient rights and responsibilities
• Describes the perioperative experience to the patient/significant other, including what to expect before, during, and after the procedure, and how the significant other will participate
• Obtains pertinent patient records prior to the patient\xe2\x80\x99s arrival for preoperative testing
• Performs all preoperative testing (i.e., laboratory work, electrocardiogram, x-rays, etc.)
• Reports all abnormal values to the anesthesiologist/attending surgeon
• Explains informed consent for surgery, patients\xe2\x80\x99 rights/responsibilities, and preoperative/postoperative instructions
• Obtains necessary signatures
• Informs patient about routine care and procedures related to the perioperative experience
• Discusses all findings with the anesthesiologist prior to the anesthesiologist\xe2\x80\x99s preoperative evaluation of the patient
• Provides comfort and reassurance to the patient and supports the patient\xe2\x80\x99s right to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality
• Documents preoperative care according to policy/procedure
• Ensures that the patient\xe2\x80\x99s chart is complete on the day before surgery is scheduled

Recovery Duties * Effectively organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel for management of the recovery room

• Organizes nursing activities efficiently, considering staff abilities when delegating activities
• Uses equipment effectively by anticipating patient needs and providing appropriate care
• Confirms that proper techniques and procedures are used according to accepted standards of practice
• Assists in managing inventory of supplies, drugs, and equipment to maintain availability and stock levels in the postoperative area
• Maintains order and cleanliness of the postoperative area
• Performs safe and individualized nursing care for the patient in the immediate postoperative/postanesthesia period
• Assesses and documents the patient\xe2\x80\x99s physical and emotional status upon arrival in the recovery room
• Documents postanesthesia care and identity of the second person in the recovery room during the patient\xe2\x80\x99s recovery from anesthesia/sedation according to approved policies and procedures
• Provides nursing care to meet patient needs related to surgical condition and type of anesthesia administered
• Monitors patients and informs surgeon or anesthetist of observed complications
• Performs thorough postoperative patient assessment prior to discharge of the patient
• Assists in assessing the physical and emotional status of the patient in preparation for discharge
• Develops a plan of care for the patient based on the assessment data
• Reviews postoperative instructions and prescriptions from the surgeon with the patient and significant other and documents in the patient\xe2\x80\x99s medical record
• Informs patient and family about appropriate care and procedure to follow upon returning home
• Determines that patient and significant other understand conditions that require immediate care/method to obtain immediate care
• Provides comfort and reassurance to the patient and promotes privacy and dignity

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Surgery Center of Fairbanks