About this role
Pre/Post-Op Registered Nurse (RN)
POSITION SUMMARY
We are seeking a skilled, compassionate Pre/Post Care Unit Registered Nurse to join our surgical services team as a full-time position. This role is essential in providing high‑quality, patient‑centered care during the critical post‑anesthesia recovery period. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, rapid assessment skills, and a commitment to patient safety, comfort, and smooth transitions of care.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
CLINICAL DUTIES
* Assesses patient status on admission to the preop area, 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 patients’ 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 assessment, 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.
* Maintain competencies in conscious sedation administration and monitoring of sedated patient. Including airway protection, assessment 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.
* Assess, 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.
* Document and preform nursing care in assigned area based on standards of care and practice, AIASC policies and procedures.
* Adhere to all policies and procedures, including but not limited to 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 AIASC.
* Demonstrates the ability to make decisions concerning AIASC based problems.
* Participates in the orientation of nursing and ancillary staff as requested.
* Works to achieve and maintain regulatory certifications and accreditation of the AIASC
* Must be willing to flex work hours as needed and/or requested by Charge Nurse.
* Check and respond to emails in a timely and efficient manner
* Additional duties as assigned.
COMMUNICATION & COLLABORATION
* Communicate patient conditions to surgeons, anesthesia providers, management, and staff
* Carry out physician orders promptly and accurately
* Provide thorough hand‑offs to receiving units or caregivers.
* Educate patients and families, assessing readiness and understanding
* Serve as a mentor and role model to nursing and ancillary staff
* Participate in staff orientation and ongoing education initiatives
COMPLIANCE & ADMINISTRATION
* Stay current on federal/state laws, accreditation standards, and professional regulations
* Submit required reports in a timely manner
* Recommend and help implement policies, procedures, and best practices
* Adhere to all confidentiality, infection control, OSHA, and safety standards
* Support AIASC’s regulatory certifications and accreditation efforts
* Respond to emails and communications efficiently
* Perform additional duties as assigned, including PolicyStat education and Safety Officer responsibilities
QUALIFICATIONS
* Current RN license in the state of Florida
* BLS certification required; ACLS preferred and must be obtained within 90 days of hire
* Minimum 2 years of perioperative or surgical nursing experience preferred
* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
* Ability to adapt to changing departmental needs and flex work hours as required
WHY JOIN US?
* Supportive, team-oriented environment
* Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
* Commitment to excellence in patient care and safety
* Competitive compensation and flexible scheduling
JOB TYPE: Part-time PRN
JOB STATUS: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
**ANDREWS IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE**
The Andrews Institute ASC (AIASC) is committed to promoting health, wellness, and disease prevention and to providing a safe, clean and healthy environment to Workforce Members, patients, and visitors. The use of tobacco and tobacco products is a known and established hazard to the health and well-being of tobacco users and can also directly impact nonusers. In addition, the use of tobacco and tobacco products has been shown to decrease employee productivity and efficiency and increase absenteeism. In recognition of these factors, the Andrews Institute ASC will no longer hire tobacco users.