PreOp/PACU Registered Nurse

The Surgical Clinic (TSC) is Middle Tennessee’s premier multi-specialty surgical practice, dedicated to utilizing the latest medical technology while prioritizing patient care, convenience, and satisfaction. With over 40 surgeons, our patient-focused clinics are conveniently located, providing access to advanced surgical procedures close to home.

Why Join Us? At The Surgical Clinic (TSC), we believe that our people are the heart of our success. As Middle Tennessee’s premier multi-specialty surgical practice, we are committed to fostering a supportive, collaborative, and innovative workplace where every team member can thrive.

1.     Philosophy

a)    Supports the facility’s ideology, mission, goals and objectives

b)    Performs in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures

c)    Follows the facility’s Standards for Ethical Business Conduct

d)    Conducts oneself as a positive role model and team member                 

e)    Cognizant of patient’s rights and responsibilities and supports them in performance of job duties

f)     Participates in facility committees, meetings, in-services, and activities

2.     Communication

a)    Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers

b)    Interactions with others are positive, respectful, and considerate

3.     Financial Practices

a)    Utilizes facility resources appropriately avoiding wasteful practices

b)    Reports wasteful practices

c)    Analyzes work area and makes recommendations for potential cost-effective improvements

4.     Compliance Program

a)    Contributes to the progress and development of the organization’s adopted Compliance Program

b)    Performs according to established compliance policies and procedures

5.     Performance Improvement Program

a)    Contributes to the progress and development of the organization's adopted Performance Improvement Program

b)    Performs according to established performance improvement policies and procedures

6.     Safety/Risk Management Program

a)    Adheres to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities

b)    Reports observed or suspected safety violations, hazards, and policy and procedure noncompliance to the Safety Officer or other designated person

7.     Professional Competence

a)    Maintains professional competence by participating in continuing education and other learning experiences

b)    Contributes to growth and education of staff by sharing knowledge gained in continuing education

c)    Maintains membership in relevant professional organizations

d)    Seeks new learning experiences by accepting challenging opportunities and responsibilities

Develops teaching programs as requested for use in surgical or medical management, safety, health awareness and enhancement of patient care Develops and maintains current materials for teaching and consent procedures Implements approved teaching programs as requested Monitors the patient education and counseling programs to assess quality and areas for improvement Evaluates the outcome of teaching and counseling programs as they pertain to patient’s overall satisfaction with the surgical experience Open to suggestions and recommendations 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 inventory of supplies, drugs and equipment to maintain availability and stock levels in the preoperative area Maintains order and cleanliness of 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 and the participation of the significant other, including what to expect before, during and after the procedure Obtains pertinent patient records prior to arrival of patient for preoperative testing
Performs all preoperative testing, i.e., laboratory work, EKG, x-rays, etc. Reports all abnormal values to anesthesiologist and/or attending surgeon Explains informed consent for surgery, patients’ rights and responsibilities, preoperative and postoperative instructions Obtains necessary signatures Informs patient about routine care and procedures related to procedures related to the perioperative experience Discusses all findings with anesthesiologist prior to anesthesiologist’s preoperative evaluation of patient Provides comfort and reassurance to the patient and supports the patient’s right to privacy, dignity and confidentiality Documents preoperative care according to policy and procedure Responsible for ensuring that patient’s chart is complete on day before surgery scheduled

Qualifications

1.     Cooperative work attitude toward and with co-employees, management, patients, visitors, and physicians

2.     Ability to promote favorable facility image with physicians, patients, insurance companies, and general public

3.     Ability to make decisions and solve problems

Requirements

Required

1.     High school graduate or GED certification

2.     Graduate of accredited school of nursing

Registered nurse with active license in appropriate state Certification in CPR Evidence of leadership qualities Strong ethical and moral character references Language skills adequate for high-level written, interpersonal and telephone communication in American English

Preferred

Certification in ACLS Ambulatory surgery center experience Computer literate

Job Quality Requirements

1.     Accuracy

2.     Attention to detail

3.     Timeliness

4.     Organization

5.     Degree of supervision needed to accomplish task

Dependability

1.     Attendance

2.     Punctuality

3.     Ability to follow instructions

4.     Ability to meet deadlines

Working Conditions (Physical)

1.     Sitting and/or standing a considerable amount of time; walking

2.     Occasional overhead and low reaching

Physical strength required for equipment needs and patient care activities Visual and auditory acuity for timely response and patient care assessment activities Ability to move quickly in response to patient needs Constant and frequent judgment and response Occasional judgment and response to disasters or emergencies, actual events, or drills

Working Conditions (Environmental)

1. Well lighted and ventilated with non-hazardous and hazardous equipment

2. Category I - involves occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids and materials