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Registered Nurse Healthcare Taxonomy Code 163WS0121X
As of today, the following are the total number of Plastic Surgery Registered Nurses nationally, in your state, and near your location.
Medicare
The following are the total number of Plastic Surgery Registered Nurses who accept Medicare in your state, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.
What do Plastic Surgery Registered Nurses do?
A plastic surgery nurse specializes in caring for patients undergoing plastic surgery procedures.
Plastic surgery nurses require strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
They must also be detail-oriented, compassionate, and adaptable to the dynamic nature of surgical environments.
What they do
Preoperative Care
- Assessing the patient’s medical history and current health
- Educating patients about the procedure, risks, and recovery process
- Obtaining informed consent
- Preparing the patient for surgery, including administering medications and monitoring vital signs
Intraoperative Care
- The tasks include assisting the surgeon during surgery, managing the patient’s vital signs, monitoring for complications, and providing wound care and hemostasis.
Postoperative Care
- Monitoring the patient’s pain, vital signs, and drainage
- Educating patients on wound care, medication administration, and activity restrictions
- Providing emotional support and addressing any concerns
- Scheduling follow-up appointments for evaluation and suture removal
Additional Responsibilities
- Performing cosmetic procedures, such as Botox injections and fillers
- Managing patient records and documentation
- Collaborating with other healthcare professionals, such as surgeons, anesthesiologists, and therapists
- Staying up-to-date on the latest advancements in plastic surgery techniques and nursing practice