providing minimally invasive orthopedic, spine, and pain-management services. We opened our doors in
Autumn 2021
as a unique joint venture among two of Connecticut's largest orthopedic groups, a major hospital system, and the leading ASC management company in the state.
Our highly trained clinical staff, including anesthesiologists and CRNAs, provides a full range of anesthesia options. We are committed to delivering the highest standard of patient care throughout the surgical and post-surgical experience.
Why Join Us?
We offer a supportive, professional environment with excellent benefits, including: Competitive salary
Generous PTO
401(k) with employer match
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health Reimbursement Arrangement (depending on the Medical Plan)
Employer-paid life insurance
Employer-paid long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Free parking
SUMMARY
Pre and Post operative nurse for a brand-new innovative orthopaedic surgical center. The Pre and Post-Operative Registered Nurse practices within the Patient and Family Centered Care Model will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients, coordinate ancillary staff and collaborate with interdisciplinary health care team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Admits, transfers, and discharges patients.
Completes ongoing patient assessment and documents in the electronic medical record (EMR) according to the policy of the ASC.
Participates in the development of patient plan of care to include patient problems, goals, evaluations and interventions.
Reports symptoms and significant changes in patient's condition to the appropriate personnel.
Assesses, collaborates, and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs and readiness for discharge with other members of the care team.
Demonstrates appropriate applications of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Demonstrates critical thinking skills based on patient assessment and the requirements to deliver care in a safe efficient manner maximizing positive outcomes for the patient.
Provides accurate and timely documentation of patient care in the clinical record.
Collaborates and works cooperatively with physicians and other members of the health care team.
Participates in performance improvement activities, which include collecting, analyzing data to identify quantifiable measures to maintain quality and the promotion of desired outcomes.
Pre-op/Post-op are specific duties may include functions of teaching, risk management, and communication in the following manners:
Reviews preoperative/postoperative physician orders to determine patient needs.
Obtains and reviews patient medical history for accuracy upon admission.
Reviews and assesses diagnostic data (or absence thereof) and collaborates with physicians and other health care workers to provide appropriate follow-up actions.
Utilizes clinical experience and knowledge to anticipate potential patient care problems and collaborates with appropriate individuals.
Performs/ reviews assessment of patient, family members, and/or significant others' knowledge base, healthcare practices, attitudes of health and illness, and level of understanding.
Performs preoperative diagnostic procedures accurately and according to the standards of the surgical center.
Demonstrates competency in performing phlebotomy, obtaining various types of laboratory specimen results, electrocardiograms, or other diagnostic tests.
Administers intravenous solutions and medications skillfully and correctly.
Capable of completing admission/discharge information, physician orders, or other information data entry.
Maintains standards of accurate and complete recording and reporting.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides pre and post anesthesia care for adult and pediatric patients.