Full-Time Registered Nurse - Conyers, GA

Routinely recognized by Atlanta Magazine as the best in their field, Alliance Spine & Pain’s award-winning physicians are searching for a Registered Nurse 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, 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 of patient
• Administer medications per Physician’s orders
• Assist with the 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
• Documentation of 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 task as assigned by charge nurse, administrator or providers
• Document and maintain appropriate workflow in patient’s electronic medical record

Education and/or Experience:

• Graduate of an Accredited Nursing Program
• Must have current GA nursing license, BLS, ACLS and other required training
• Knowledge of equipment, instrumentation and supplies required to perform specific responsibilities