Surgery Partners, Inc·Anchorage, Alaska
The RN provides peri-operative patient care, including pre-operative assessments and post-operative recovery monitoring. They are responsible for coordinating patient care plans and ensuring all discharge criteria are met.
The Pre-Operative/Post-Operative Registered Nurse, under the supervision of the PACU Manager or the Director of Nursing, according to the organizational structure, is responsible for providing peri-operative patient care in accordance with sound nursing judgment, regulatory and accreditation standards, and the facility's mission, vision, and values. The position must provide direct and indirect patient care across the age continuum; and utilize the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation according to policies and procedures of the facility.
Shows appropriate delegation, while directing and supervising ancillary personnel in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating patient care in the pre-operative/post-operative clinical areas according to accepted standards.
Provides direct patient care in the assigned clinical areas and demonstrates clinical competence.
Participates in service recovery by taking ownership of the situation and correcting problems. Keeps customers informed of progress related to clinical operations and provides comfort, information and assistance during the process.
Reviews daily schedule and prepares patient care areas based upon types of procedures and specific patient care needs.
Communicates changes in status as necessary to physicians, family members, and other staff.
Initiates physical and psycho/social assessment and pre-operative plan of care, identifies patient and obtains informed consent.
Completes and documents a pre-operative interview, obtains necessary diagnostic test results and notifies appropriate physicians and staff regarding variances and/or concerns.
Completes the Post-anesthesia record and assures all patients have met the discharge criteria prior to discharge; and provides all patients post-operative instructions.
Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.
Candidates must be a graduate of a professional nursing school with a valid state license and at least two years of experience in ICU, ER, or Recovery Room. Ability to obtain CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications within 60 days is required.
Market context
In Alaska, nursing roles often draw steady interest because hospitals and clinics need RNs who can step into acute care settings with limited onboarding. These positions are competitive when employers want current BCLS, ICU or acute care experience, and preferred ACLS, PALS, or NRP certifications. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your license status and match your certifications before applying.
