RN PreOp PACU

RN PreOp/PACUThe RN PreOp/PACU is a critical part of the surgical team and is responsible for providing quality nursing care to patients in the preoperative and post anesthesia care unit areas. The RN PreOp/PACU is also responsible for providing detailed education on the surgical and discharge process to patients and their families.Primary Duties and Responsibilities:Reviews patient's medical history to ensure patient is appropriate for surgery center; performs a full physical assessment including vital signsReviews patient lab results and alerts physician of any abnormal valuesProvides education to patient and patient's family members on the surgical and discharge process; obtains signed informed consent from patientPrepares patient for surgery including starting IV, shaving, and completes testing needed on arrivalAssists anesthesiologist with peripheral nerve blocksReceives patients in PACU from the OR and monitors patient vital signs, respiratory status, cardiac status, circulation, and surgical site assessment throughout Phase 1 and Phase 2 of recoveryEnsures prescribed medications are administered and documented appropriatelyFollow and acknowledge all physician ordersPrepare and review discharge instructions with patient and familyComplete necessary post-operative calls with the ability to provide support and communication to physician or anesthesia regarding any concernsProvide clear and accurate documentation throughout Pre-Op and PACUAbility to maintain narcotic count at beginning and end of the day. Report immediately any discrepancyPrepares for next day's surgeries and address any issuesAssists in managing inventory, counting and restocking suppliesAssist in keeping clean and safe environment throughout Pre-Op and post op areasMaintaining yearly required programs including but not limited to:Infection Control/OSHAFire SafetyAll codesLocate MSDSCompetencies:Service: We align our actions and decision making with the organization's guiding platform keeping our patients at the center of all we do.Change Agent: We support and contribute to positive change in the organization.Communication and Interpersonal Relations: We communicate honestly and with compassion to build connections with our patients and each other.Effectiveness: We take ownership of work, doing the right thing for our customer and doing it well.Organizational Culture:All OrthoIllinois employees focus on service by putting the mission, vision, and value statements into practice and using the guiding principles of Compassion, Respect, Trust, Integrity, Innovation, Education Fiscal Responsibility, Practice Independence, Accountability, and Empowerment to direct their interactions and decision making. Employees promote and model the service standards to create lasting impressions, extraordinary moments, exceptional on-stage experiences, and meaningful and compassionate connections.Education and Experience Requirements:Associate's degree or equivalent in Nursing from a two-year college or technical schoolA minimum of four years of nursing experiencePrevious PACU or other critical care experience preferredCurrent and unrestricted RN license for the state you will be practicing in (IL or WI)PALS, ACLS, BLS licenses requiredEnvironmental/Working Conditions:Working environment is an ambulatory surgery center. Frequent work hours outside of normal business hours, including evenings and occasional weekends.Physical/Mental Demands:Stand and walk for extended periods of timeRequires lifting, carrying, or moving heavier objects (i.e. pushing or pulling up to 100 pounds and lifting and carrying up to 50 poundsPossess full range of motion in shoulders and arms, including reaching above or below the shoulder.Finger dexterity for typing on a keyboard and using a mouse for extended periods of time; ability to twist hands or wrists repetitivelyGood balanceVision (e.g., depth perception, color vision, strong vision up close); hearing (e.g., high pitch sounds, soft or distant sounds)This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.