Perioperative RN (PRN)

About Us

Since 1994, The Foundation for Hair Restoration and Plastic Surgery has developed a reputation as one of the world’s most respected hair transplant practices. Few surgeons have as much experience, expertise, and training as these physicians, and the practice is at the forefront of the hair restoration field.

A double board-certified facial plastic and hair restorative surgeon, Dr. Jeffrey Epstein, the Founder and Director of the Foundation for Hair Restoration and Plastic Surgery, works with Dr. Anthony Bared, a partner in the practice and fellowship-trained in facial plastic surgery, and Dr. Brandon Kamrava, dual-trained in otolaryngology - head and neck surgery and facial aesthetics. For 30 years, Dr. Jeffrey Epstein has provided world-class hair restoration to those seeking a true artistic surgeon capable of combining the finest in technology and aesthetics to create natural-appearing results. Dr. Bared is recognized for his mastery in facial plastic surgery with a special focus on rhinoplasty and hair restoration. Like Dr. Epstein, Dr. Bared is a fellowship-trained facial plastic surgeon, who combines his unique aesthetic skills with state-of-the-art techniques to assure the most natural appearing hair restorations.

Our surgeons teach nationally and internationally, have been published in many scientific journals and textbooks, and have been featured on numerous occasions in the press and on television. Patients from all over the world seeking to enhance their image and restore their confidence and youthful appearance have trusted their care to Drs. Jeffrey Epstein and Anthony Bared. Our entire staff works together towards the same goal - to provide the highest level of care in a warm and welcoming environment.

Summary/Objective

The Perioperative RN is responsible for keeping patients safe during surgery by providing care before, during, and after surgery. This position ensures that the operating room is clean and sterile while prepping for procedures but also is in the operating room to ensure they can aid the surgeon where needed. This aid includes tasks such as positioning the patient, passing medical equipment to the surgeon, sterilization of wounds and monitoring the patients’ vital signs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Delivers safe patient care according to facility policies and procedures.
• Performs preoperative calls and collects/updates patient information in the EMR prior to surgery
• Prepare PACU daily, ensuring all supplies, equipment and medications are organized and works with supervisor to order when needed
• Adds patients and medications to PYXIS system at least 24 hours prior to surgical cases
• Assists with medication set up and administration for hair restoration cases
• Assists the nursing team members to numb with local anesthesia, as directed (when available)
• Assesses the patients’ conditions prior to surgery. 
• Administers preoperative medications as prescribed.
• Assists with monitoring the patient during surgery. 
• Able to assist surgeons in the operating room; positions patients, passes the surgeon instruments and sterile supplies, etc. if needed.
• Maintains aseptic technique within a controlled environment.
• Completes intraoperative and post operative documentation.
• Monitors physiological status of patient in a 1:1 recovery room setting and prior to discharge
• Completes postoperative documents.
• Demonstrates ability to make sound-decisions in emergency scenarios. 
• Collaborates with surgical team members and other medical professionals on patient medication and care.
• Documents medical data in NexTech (EHR system) accurately. 
• Exemplifies the desired culture and philosophies of the organization working effectively as a team member with other members of management and the clinic staff.
• Additional duties may be assigned, as needed.

Qualifications 

• At least 1 -2 years of operating room experience in an ASC/office-based surgery center preferred. 
• At least 1 year of preoperative, circulating, and PACU experience preferred. 
• Knowledge of health and safety guidelines. 
• Ability to multitask with strong organizational skills. 
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent communication skills – Fosters an environment of collaboration and respect with physician colleagues, nurses, and other healthcare team members.
• Flexible schedule, operating days can start as early as 6 AM. 

License and Certifications 

• Current BLS certification- office will cover renewal
• Current ACLS certification– office will cover renewal
• Current state nursing license (RN)
• BSN degree preferred

Work Schedule: Primarily Fridays (start time 6 AM), and backup Monday - Thursday