Pacu Charge Nurse

Who we are:

Spire Orthopedic Partners is a growing national partnership of orthopedic practices that provides the support, capital and operational resources physicians need to grow thriving practices for the future. As a Management Services Organization (MSO), Spire provides the infrastructure for administrative operations that allows practices to operate at their highest level, so doctors can focus their efforts on what matters most - patient care. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, the Spire network spans the Northeast with more than 165 physicians, 1,800 employees, 285 other clinical providers and 40 locations in New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

What you'll do:

PURPOSE: Manages and facilitates patient and procedure flow through the PACU and ensures the provision of high-quality patient care on a day-to-day basis. Monitors the daily PACU schedule, expediting procedures as necessary, communicating changes/needs to other departments. Monitors the daily assignments of the PACU staff.

ACCOUNTABILITIES: (include, but are not limited to)

• Monitors patient flow through the PACU and anticipate staffing needs.

• Assumes responsibility for daily operations of the PACU for assigned shift.

• Complete daily staff assignments no later than one day in advance and post in PACU

• Approves staff leaving prior to end of assigned shift after consulting with leadership

• Facilitates/expedites PACU schedule to keep cases on time as much as possible.

• Monitors any changes in the PACU schedule, e.g., delays, starting early. Communicates changes to PACU staff, OR Charge Nurse, Scheduler and leadership.

• Assists leadership with ancillary audits, projections or other duties as designated

• Collaborates with the front office staff and Scheduler on intake process as needed.

• Collaborates with the surgeon and PA on missing orders, H&P or DME as needed.

• Evaluates readiness for patient discharge and collaborates with the anesthesiologist in the discharge process.

• Reports and completes the Incident Reports for any potential or actual adverse event as appropriate.

• Documents clearly and maintains the patient record.

• Maintains pleasant and open communication with patients, families, staff and physicians.

• In addition to Charge Nurse duties, on an as needed basis, performs duties of PACU nurse to cover PTO, unexpected absences and other staffing assignments, as needed.

• Others duties, as assigned

KNOWLEDGE:

• Familiarity with HIPAA, policies, procedures, and other regulatory policies

• Medical office procedures, policies, practices and medical terminology, telephone protocol and professional etiquette

• Understanding of the SIS medical record systems