REGISTERED NURSE - PRE-OP/PACU - FULL TIME

Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse (RN)

Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for coordinating and providing comprehensive care to patients before and after surgical procedures in a fast-paced outpatient setting. Works under the supervision of the Director of Nursing.

Example of Essential Duties:

• Develops a plan of care based on patient health care data, procedure to be performed, and expected patient outcomes.
• Assists the physician by preparing, monitoring, educating, or recovering the patient in OPS.
• Assists anesthesiologist to ensure patient safety and quality of care.
• Maintains documentation of nursing process for the care of the operative patient.
• Evaluates changes in procedure and updates physician preference cards.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

Required:

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.

- Maintains aseptic technique in accordance with AORN/ASPAN standards.

- Adheres to Universal Precaution Standards and clinic Policies and Procedures.

- Consistently arrives at work, in professional attire, on time and completes all tasks within established time frame.

- Seeks appropriate tasks when primary tasks are completed and assists co-workers as needed.

- Demonstrates adaptability to expanded roles. - Adheres to clinics policies and procedures.

Education:

- Associates degree, Bachelors degree, or diploma in Nursing and Current State licensure required.

Preferred:

- BLS, ACLS, and PALS preferred.

- Previous Preop/PACU experience preferred.

Strong proficiency in IV insertion, airway management, and rapid assessment of post-anesthetic patients preferred