RN/LPN (Austell)

• Pre-Op Nurse
• Prepare charts while reviewing patient's history, prior to arrival
• Perform pre-operative assessments and patient education
• Assist with IV starts during pre-operative prep of patient
• Administer medications per Physician's orders
• Assist with the medication counts and accurate documentation of narcotic log

• Circulate and assist Physician and surgical tech during procedures
• Prepare the operating room. Restock medications and supplies
• Perform time out prior to beginning the procedure
• Communicate with Physicians and care team to ensure safe and accurate patient information is relayed
• Documentation of operative note and times
• Coordinate with scheduling staff to schedule patient's follow up visit

• Observe and assess patient while recovering from moderate sedation
• Report any necessary assessment outliers to Physician
• Provide patient's discharge education, prescriptions and return appointment information
• Ensure patient meets discharge criteria per Aldrete score
• Document assessment data in the medical record

• Ensure safety of patients during procedure visit
• Maintain confidentiality of patient, center and physician related information per HIPAA guidelines
• Ensure regulatory compliance is upheld by completing necessary daily documentation
• Provide pre-operative phone calls to ensure education and pre-procedure instructions are received
• Assist team with next day post-operative phone calls
• Perform other task as assigned by charge nurse, administrator or providers
• Document and maintain appropriate workflow in patient's electronic medical record

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an Accredited Nursing Program
• Must have current GA nursing license, BLS, ACLS and other required training
• Knowledge of equipment, instrumentation and supplies required to perform specific responsibilities

Alliance Spine