Surgical Registered Nurse-PRN

Atlanta Center for Reproductive Medicine (ACRM) specializes in the treatment of infertility and other reproductive endocrinology 7disorders. As one of the largest centers in the metropolitan area treating infertility, for 27 years ACRM has provided care in Advanced Reproductive Technologies (ART), including in-vitro fertilization (IVF), pre-genetic diagnosis (PGD), and egg recipiency. Find out more about our center by visiting

The surgical nurse provides individualized nursing care to the surgical patient and is cross-trained in the roles of pre-op, surgical scrub, recovery room and circulator. This is a PRN position; most need for coverage on weekends.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Pre-op
Reviews patient chart/plan of care
Completes necessary consent forms
Completes pre-op checklist
Enters pertinent info to EMR system
Performs pre-op/post op teaching
Completes necessary lab work/IV therapy/treatments as indicated by MD/Plan of care
Keeps MD and Anesthesia provider appraised of patient status
Maintains clean work area/restocks supplies where needed
Performs pre/post op calls
Assists in other areas where needed

Surgical Scrub
Performs necessary quality control checks
Prepares OR for surgical case
Assists in proper patient positioning
Assists MD with procedure while maintaining sterile technique
Performs abdominal U/S guidance for embryo transfers
Collects and appropriately handles specimens
Cleans and processes instruments
Maintains, restocks OR environment
Assists in other areas where needed

Recovery Room
RR/PACU receives patient report from Anesthesia Provider/Circulator
Monitors patient status-VS/pain/bleeding-keeps MD and Anesthesia provider informed
Administers necessary medications and fluids
Completes paper chart and enters information accurately into EMR system
Sets-up Escript prescriptions
Schedules necessary follow-up appointments with patients
Reinforces post-op teaching with patient and family
Notifies MD when patient has met all discharge criteria
Transports patient to car via wheelchair
Cleans/Restocks PACU area
Assists in next day chart prep/pre and post op calls
Assists with cleaning and processing of instruments

Circulator
Pulls necessary medications from narcotics cabinet with another RN and verifies drug counts
Reviews plan of care prior to surgery
Assists with proper patient positioning
Administers necessary treatments/injections/bloodwork as noted from plan of care
Maintains OR flow during the procedure day
Assists with providing additional supplies/equipment needed during surgery
Provides report to RR nurse
Enters necessary info to EMR system
Accurately maintains/labels specimens
Assists MA with cleaning sterilizers
Unpacks and puts away supply orders/laundry
Maintains clean environment in all area of the OR
Assists MA with scanning charts to eBridge
Attends necessary training/staff meetings; for example: cpr/acls, OSHA/Bloodborne pathogens, maintains continuing education courses and necessary licensing.
Restocks unit paperwork/charts as needed
Assists OR Manager as necessary: ordering, policy writing/auditing, QI projects.

Requirements

PREREQUISITE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EDUCATION
Active Registered Nurse license
Demonstrated ability to effectively operate the EMR and other computer programs as necessary
Must be able to learn the IVF process and provide necessary care for IVF patients
Superb written and verbal communication skills
Intermediate skill level in MS Office products, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Strong organizational skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills with co-workers, management and patients
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams and individually
Ability to change priorities and manage task deadlines effectively
Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to function with minimal supervision
Ability to exercise appropriate judgment and strong problem-solving skills
Demonstrated excellent customer service and listening skills
Demonstrated professionalism, dedication to quality, and strong work ethic