Anesthesiology, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Communication Skills, Documentation, Infection Control, Medical Record System, Medical Treatment, Medication Administration, Nursing, Outpatient Care, Pain Management, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Performance Management, Postanesthesia, Quality of Care, Registered Nurse (RN), Safety/Work Safety, Surgical Procedures, Team Player
Position Summary:
The RN, Same Day Surgery, provides pre-operative and post-operative nursing care to patients undergoing outpatient surgical and procedural services. This role supports safe surgical preparation through thorough assessments, patient education, medication administration, and close coordination with anesthesia and surgical teams. Following procedures, the RN monitors patient recovery, manages pain and comfort needs, and evaluates readiness for discharge in accordance with established clinical standards. Working within a collaborative, fast-paced perioperative environment, this position promotes high-quality, efficient, and patient-centered surgical care through clear communication, accurate documentation, and adherence to perioperative protocols.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform focused pre-operative assessments, review patient histories, and prepare patients for surgery in alignment with anesthesia and surgical requirements.
- Monitor patients in the post-anesthesia and recovery phases, evaluating airway, vital signs, pain, nausea, and overall stability.
- Administer medications, treatments, and interventions as ordered, and document all care accurately in the electronic health record.
- Educate patients and families regarding surgical preparation, post-procedure expectations, pain management, and discharge instructions.
- Coordinate care with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and perioperative support teams to ensure efficient patient flow and adherence to safety and infection-prevention protocols.
- Participate in quality, safety, and performance improvement efforts to enhance the effectiveness of same-day surgical services.
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Trinity Health
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations and many other health and well-being services. In fiscal year 2023, the Livonia, Michigan-based health system invested $1.5 billion in its communities in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.
10,000 employees or more
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