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Veracity

RN Oncology

Nashville, TN

RN Oncology Nashville, TN, 37219 - Onsite 3 months+ Contract Experience Level: 1-3 years Department ... provides post op surgical care to urological surgeries, including, but not limited to TURPs ...

SEES Group

Registered Nurse (PRN)

Chattanooga, TN

Takes part in pre- and post-op phone calls and communicates any problems to the appropriate person. * Maintains competencies to function in RN role within specific area. (Ex. OR circulator ...

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What are some common challenges faced by Post Op RNs, and how can I prepare for them before starting this role?

As a Post Op RN, you'll often encounter fast-paced situations that require quick decision-making and strong prioritization skills, especially when monitoring patients for complications after surgery. Managing pain, preventing infection, and ensuring smooth patient recoveries are central to the role, which can be challenging due to varying patient needs and responses. Building confidence in assessment skills, staying updated on post-operative protocols, and practicing effective communication with the surgical team will help you excel. Many facilities also offer mentorship or orientation programs to help new Post Op RNs transition smoothly into the role.

What are Post Op RNs?

Post Op RNs, or Postoperative Registered Nurses, are specialized nurses who care for patients recovering from surgery. They monitor vital signs, manage pain, watch for complications, and help patients transition safely from the operating room to recovery. Their role is essential for ensuring patients are stable after surgery and receive the necessary education and support for a successful recovery.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Post Op RN, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Post Op RN, you need strong clinical assessment abilities, a nursing degree, RN licensure, and knowledge of post-anesthesia care protocols. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), patient monitoring systems, and pain management tools is typically required. Excellent communication, quick decision-making, and empathy help you support patients recovering from surgery and collaborate with surgical teams. These skills ensure safe, effective care and optimal patient recovery during the critical postoperative period.

What is the difference between Post Op Rn vs Surgical Nurse?

AspectPost Op RnSurgical Nurse
CredentialsRegistered Nurse (RN), specialized in post-operative careRegistered Nurse (RN), with surgical experience
Work EnvironmentHospitals, surgical centers, recovery unitsOperating rooms, surgical wards, clinics
Job FocusMonitoring recovery, managing pain, patient education post-surgeryAssisting during surgeries, pre- and post-operative patient care

Post Op RNs primarily focus on caring for patients after surgery, ensuring safe recovery and managing complications. Surgical Nurses assist during surgeries and provide pre- and post-operative care. Both roles require RN licensure and surgical knowledge, but Post Op RNs specialize in post-surgical recovery, while Surgical Nurses are more involved in the operative process.

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Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

SouthEast Eye Specialists

Knoxville, TN • On-site

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Part-time
Description
A Registered Nurse is a professional who provides patient care based on the nursing process; being involved with maintaining the standard of care for assigned patients through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. The Registered Nurse shall oversee and guide employees that are under his/her supervision. The Registered Nurse actively supports and promotes the Centers Philosophy and mission statement. The Registered Nurse is directed by the Charge Nurse.
What You'll Do
  • Assesses patient status on admission to the preop area, the operating room and/or the post-op area, and on a continuing basis.
  • Provides safe, therapeutic quality care to patients by utilizing the nursing process and nursing diagnosis in a timely manner and by setting appropriate priorities. Coordinates nursing
  • interventions to enhance achievement of expected outcomes and to ensure readiness for
  • discharge. Documents interventions and patient's responses.
  • Ensures provision of patient care in an organized and timely manner.
  • Utilizes nursing care standards when planning and implementing patient care.
  • Communicates appropriate information regarding patient conditions to those who require the
  • Information including, surgeons, anesthesia, management and other staff.
  • Safely carries out physician's orders correctly and promptly, documenting all activities.
  • Initiates and participates in patient and family education. Assesses learning needs according to
  • patient's level of understanding and readiness to learn.
  • Displays an understanding of each patient's cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological
  • maturity in assessments, treatment, and care.
  • Takes part in pre- and post-op phone calls and communicates any problems to the appropriate
  • person.
  • Maintains competencies to function in RN role within specific area. (Ex. OR circulator -
  • Identification, counting and care of instrumentation and sponges, skin preparation of surgical
  • site).
  • Maintain competencies in conscious sedation administration and monitoring of sedated patient
  • Including airway protection, assessment and support of sedated patients.
  • Protect sedated and anesthetized patients by identifying safety hazards such as electrical,
  • equipment, pressure points and by minimizing exposure to maintain privacy and body
  • temperature.
  • Expertise in safety principles, asepsis, sterile technique and universal precautions.
  • Assesses, anticipates and implements appropriate care throughout the surgical process
  • Correlates clinical data with nursing care. Provides the patient with care measures congruent with his/her age, sex and health status.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, prioritizes work to meet the changing needs of the department. ASC Registered Nurse Page Two
  • Document and perform nursing care in assigned area based on standards of care and practice, and TDC policies and procedures.
  • Adhere to all policies and procedures, including standards for confidentiality, Infection Control, safety (OSHA), attendance, punctuality and personal appearance.
  • Serve as a role model and mentor, providing direction and leadership to other staff.
  • Demonstrates understanding of established emergency procedures for the Center.
  • Demonstrates the ability to direct and provide patient care in emergency situations.
  • Shows the ability to make decisions about Center-based problems.
  • Participates in the orientation of nursing and ancillary staff as requested.
  • Participates in developing standardized patient education programs.
  • Participates in Quality Improvement activities including identification of opportunities for cost reductions and efficiencies.
  • Works to achieve and maintain regulatory certification and accreditation of the Center.
  • Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for professional practice and for continued professional growth and development through printed material or other sources and by attending in-services and seminars as appropriate.
  • Must be willing to flex work hours as needed and/or requested by Manager.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements
What You Bring
• Training and understanding of HIPAA requirements and the importance of maintaining patient
• confidentiality.
• Strong communication and out-going, positive interpersonal skills
• Empathetic personality with attention to patient's needs
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail; ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to work as a team member and uphold organizational standards and values
• Excellent judgment, dependability, and diligence
• Demonstrated high ethical standards and integrity
• Demonstrated accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality
• Customer and patient service orientation: prompt response to patient needs and ability to manage difficult or emotional customer situations with tact, empathy, and diplomacy
• Professionalism: displays positive outlook and pleasant manner, does not instigate, or participate in office gossip or negativity, keeps commitments, dresses appropriately, and is well-groomed
• 1-2+ years' experience in a surgery center preferred
• Has a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State.
• Current BCLS certification
• Current ACLS certification preferred or basic EKG or Arrhythmia identification certification
• ERM system familiarity
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Willingness to submit to a background check (drug screen for Ambulatory Surgery Centers only)
Benefits & Perks
We've got you covered in more ways than one! As a full-time employee, you receive medical, dental, vision, a 401k plan, long-term disability, and life insurance. Pay is determined based on qualifications and experience. You will also get:
• No nights or weekends = work/life balance
• Paid uniforms
• Paid vacation and holidays (+ two floating holidays)
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Referral bonus opportunities
• Discount on designer eyewear
• Paid certified accreditation program
Physical Requirements:
• Exerting up to twenty-five pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Must have close visual acuity to perform an activity including viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading, interpretation, etc.
• Must be able to be stationary for prolonged periods of time.
Cognitive Requirements:
• Executes tasks independently.
• Learns and memorizes tasks.
• Maintains concentration/focus on tasks.
• Performs task in a demanding environment requiring multi-task and prioritize work.
• Must be comfortable working and interacting with large groups of people daily.
Compliance training and testing is required annually and as needed.
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