Registered Nurse

This position requires a Registered Nurse to:

• Maintain current licenses and certifications to include state-specific Nursing license, BLS, and ACLS.
• Maintain professional competency through continuing education.
• Adhere to the standards and guidelines outlined by QUAD A.
• Possess phenomenal efficiency and attention to detail with a strong knowledge of operation procedures and patient safety.
• Maintain accurate daily surgical, temperature, and narcotic log books.
• Be compassionate and sensitive to the privacy of patients.
• Be knowledgeable of policies and procedures specific to the facility.
• Possess the ability to be a critical thinker and fast to act in emergencies.
• Support clinic flow by assigning staff to appointments and participating in consultations and pre-ops as needed
• Work directly with the Patient Care Coordinator to review upcoming clinic schedules and adjust staffing to ensure coverage is balanced and aligned with patient volume and provider need.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of pre-op, post-op, and routine visit protocols to anticipate surgeon needs
• Provide real-time support to the clinical team and step in as needed to maintain an efficient and excellent patient experience
• Address patient complaints or concerns related to their experience
• Monitor the photo process to ensure there are no misses in uploading patient photos
• Assist with FMLA paperwork, chart prep, answering phones, Clinical Team email responsibilities, proper stocking, etc.
• Perform infection control activities to include observation of the surgical team during procedures, taking corrective actions as needed to maintain aseptic technique.
• Provide a surgically clean environment for patient care and ensure the sterility of supplies and instrumentation used during operative procedures.
• Have exceptional interpersonal communication and collaboration skills.
• Strive each day to make it easy to be a patient at Amelia Aesthetics.

A Registered Nurse functioning in the Pre-Operative + Clinic role is responsible for:

• Assessment of patients prior to surgery and alleviating any concerns.
• Completing a pre-operative checklist to include ensuring NPO status and confirming surgical details. Insertion of IV.
• Ensuring accurate testing is completed and documented prior to procedure including, but not limited to, HCG and nicotine testing.
• Monitor charts to ensure all pre-op information is properly documented and escalated appropriately

A Registered Nurse functioning in the Circulating role is responsible for:

• Escorting patients back to the OR and ensuring they are positioned on the bed properly.
• Applying SCDs and Bair Hugger to patients and ensuring they are in working order.
• Assisting anesthesia personnel with the intubation/extubation of patients, the monitoring of fluid volume balance, vital signs, and the thermo-regulation of the patient.
• Performing pre-operative time outs and ensuring all staff is present and acknowledges understanding.
• Preparing patients for surgery by disinfecting their skin at the operation site.
• Acting as the patient’s advocate throughout the case to ensure sterility and patient safety are the utmost priority.
• Assisting the surgical team during surgery with opening sterile instruments as needed.
• Maintaining accurate documentation for procedures in accordance with QUAD A standards.
• Applying proper dressings and garments at completion of procedure.
• Transferring patient to PACU with anesthesia provider and giving report to accepting PACU RN.
• Assisting the surgical team in cleaning of the OR suite and preparing for the next case.

A Registered Nurse functioning in the PACU role is responsible for:

• Obtaining report from Circulating RN and Anesthesia provider upon patient’s arrival to PACU.
• Assessing and monitoring post-operative patients’ level of consciousness and vital signs.
• Assessing and treating pain, nausea, and other post-operative side effects of anesthesia.
• Maintaining appropriate and accurate documentation in the patient's record.
• Collaborating with the medical team to facilitate timely specialized interventions as needed.
• Promoting a relaxing and quiet environment for recovery.
• Providing comfort and reassurance to patients and family members.
• Educating designated caregivers with verbal and written patient-specific discharge instructions and ensuring their understanding.
• Ensuring the patient meets necessary discharge criteria and transporting patient to caregiver.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Compensation

$75,000-$85,000 per year