Job Description

Job Posting: RN Plastic surgery center / Perioperative Nurse 

Position: Registered Nurse, Experienced 

Location: NOVA Surgery Center, Ashburn, VA Employment Type: Full time, 3-4 days per week, benefits eligible

About Us: NOVA Surgery Center is a state-of-the-art plastic surgery ambulatory surgery center, fully accredited by Quad A. With our commitment to excellence and patient care, we provide high-quality surgical services in a comfortable and advanced facility. As a member of our dedicated team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the success of our center while enjoying a fulfilling and rewarding career.

Responsibilities: As a Perioperative Registered Nurse at NOVA Surgery Center, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care throughout various stages of surgery. Your responsibilities will include:  

Preoperative Duties:

• Conduct preoperative physical exams, make phone calls and send emails to gather necessary data per anesthesia and surgery guidelines. Communicate any abnormal findings or lab values.
• Admit patient, gather vital signs, start PIV, administer medications as ordered, gather consent forms, chaperone for pre-surgical markings
• Ensure patients are prepared for surgery, addressing any concerns or questions they may have.
• Provide discharge instructions and education for postoperative care 

Intraoperative Duties:

• Provide assistance to the surgical team in the role of circulating nurse during surgery
• Prepare the operating room by ensuring all necessary equipment and supplies are available for anesthesia and surgeon to include bed set-up and preparation of medications 
• Assist anesthesia during induction
• Position patient for surgery
• Assist with surgical procedures by scrubbing in and maintaining a sterile environment
• Placement of foley catheters
• Anticipate the needs of the surgical team and provide support during surgery
• Perform surgical counts
• Coordinate activities in emergency situations

Postoperative Duties:

• Monitor patients in PACU (vital signs, surgical wound) until patient meets discharge criteria
• Administer medications and treatments as directed 
• Conduct postop visit exams in the office and communicate your findings with surgeons

Other Tasks:

• Enter surgical postings into computer schedule and calendar system
• Make postoperative phone checks to assess patient recovery and address any concerns

• Collaborate with the administrative team to schedule surgical cases efficiently
• Ensure accurate documentation of patient information and maintaining medical records
• Monitoring equipment and scheduling repairs and replacements
• Quarterly Inventory
• Ordering and Unpacking orders
• Update preference cards 
• Ensure Quad A compliance standards met
• Perform sterile processing responsibilities

Qualifications:

• Experienced Registered Nurse (RN) degree from an accredited nursing program
• Current and unrestricted RN license in VA
• Must have experience in Preop, Circulating and or PACU
• Desire to learn surgical scrubbing is an asset
• BLS and ACLS certification required

Benefits : At NOVA Surgery Center, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off (PTO) policy.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance coverage

Join our team and contribute to the success of our esteemed plastic surgery center. Apply today by submitting your resume and cover letter. We look forward to reviewing your application and discussing the potential of you becoming a valued member of our team.

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