Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Portland, Maine.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

SUMMARY:
The Ambulatory Surgery Center Registered Nurse (ASCRN) is responsible for the
provision of comprehensive nursing care throughout the patients’ surgical encounter.
This role involves a highly collaborative relationship with the multidisciplinary team, and
fulfillment of high-quality patient care without compromise to every patient, every time.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: Possesses the clinical competencies necessary to perform
the essential tasks of a Registered Nurse (RN) in the outpatient surgical setting.

Preoperative and Pre-anesthesia Testing (PAT) Responsibilities:
• Conduct thorough evaluations including review of medical history, current
medications, and medical comorbidities; perform preoperative assessment of
patient that aligns with the procedure/surgery and anesthesia-type scheduled;
collects and interprets vital signs and point of care testing
• Educate patients about the procedure/surgery, anticipated anesthesia-type, and
expectations for recovery; ensure compliance with pre-operative instructions,
including knowledge of NPO and medication status pre- and post-surgery.
• Maintain accurate and complete records by ensuring all required documentation
is completed and signed by physicians.
• Conduct phone interview and review of records for each patient scheduled;
identify patients requiring anesthesia consultation in accordance with current
guidelines.
• Responsible for preoperative procedures including IV insertion and assistance
with regional nerve blocks; adheres to aseptic technique and infection control
guidelines per policy.

Intraoperative (circulator/scrub nurse) Responsibilities:
• Assist in maintenance of the sterile field, including monitoring for contamination;
monitors traffic/noise patterns in the OR, ensuring adherence to facility policy and
procedure.
• Management of surgical instruments; ensuring the availability of surgical
supplies, equipment, and medications for the indicated procedure/surgery.
• Adheres to all required components of Safe Surgical Checklist.
• Accurately documents all necessary components of the operative encounter,
including implantable devices or tissues.

Postoperative & Recovery Responsibilities:
• Evaluate patient recovery from anesthesia; monitor for adverse reactions;
management of acute postoperative pain.

• Provide instructions for discharge, including home care, medication changes, and
follow-up appointments; ensuring a safe discharge plan is in place.
• Follow up with patients to assess recovery and address any post-operative
concerns or questions; communicate any issues identified to the indicated
provider.

Additional Clinical Responsibilities:
• : Administer and chart medications per physician order; perform medication
calculations for accurate medication dosing.
• Responds to and provides treatment for urgent or acute patient situations during
unanticipated events per policy and in alignment with BLS, ACLS, MHAUS and
PALS guidelines and algorithms.
• Maintains patient safety throughout perioperative encounter; works in
accordance with current employee safety guidelines
• Works respectfully and collaboratively with all team members; fosters an
environment that promotes staff growth and development
• Monitors medical supplies and medication inventory levels; report to appropriate
parties when restocking of supplies is necessary; participate in quarterly
cleaning; ongoing monitoring of expiration dates
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and mentor new staff; proactively
seeks to continuously improve patient care and operations
• Completes mandatory educational requirements and maintains required BLS,
ACLS, and PALS certifications; annual review of applicable policies
• Maintains strict confidentiality in alignment with HIPAA (Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability) guidelines and policies.
• Consistently adheres to applicable industry standard guidelines (i.e. AORN,
CDC, APIC)
• Assumes responsibility for assigned role and seek/performs other job-related
activities during downtime.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support mission, vision and values.

MISSION AND VALUES:
• Follows mission to provide patient-centered primary care, putting the
patient first to deliver high quality, high value care.
• Provide the highest quality care to our patients with a level of service that
exceeds their expectations.
• Maintain a positive attitude and always treat our patients and each other with
dignity and respect.
• Insist on honesty and integrity from each other and our business partners.
• Make teamwork a core component of our relationships between physicians, staff,
and patients.
• Embrace change to better serve our patients.
• Use business practices that feature individual accountability and group
responsibility to ensure delivery of high value healthcare.
• Have fun as we carry out our mission to serve.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Education: ADN or BSN from an accredited institution
• Experience:
? Previous Ambulatory Surgery OR Pre- and Post Op, Circulator, and/or
PACU experience preferred
• License/Certifications:
? Unencumbered active Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Maine
? BLS required
? ACLS and PALS required within 6 months of hire
• Knowledge of anesthetic techniques (general, regional, local)
• Basic knowledge of all equipment used for patient care in a surgery setting.
• High level of critical thinking and assessment skills
• Experience in continuous quality improvement and/or Lean Six Sigma preferred
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and respond to rapidly
changing, sometimes acute patient care needs
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Proficient in Windows and Microsoft applications, and electronic medical record
(EMR) experience preferred
Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Amergis Job ID #1062280. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN - PACU

About Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.