RN - PACU

SUMMARY:

The Ambulatory Surgery Center Registered Nurse (ASCRN) is responsible for the
provision of comprehensive nursing care throughout the patients' surgical encounter.
This role involves a highly collaborative relationship with the multidisciplinary team, and
fulfillment of high-quality patient care without compromise to every patient, every time.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Possesses the clinical competencies necessary to perform
the essential tasks of a Registered Nurse (RN) in the outpatient surgical setting.

Preoperative and Pre-anesthesia Testing (PAT) Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough evaluations including review of medical history, current
medications, and medical comorbidities; perform preoperative assessment of
patient that aligns with the procedure/surgery and anesthesia-type scheduled;
collects and interprets vital signs and point of care testing

• Educate patients about the procedure/surgery, anticipated anesthesia-type, and
expectations for recovery; ensure compliance with pre-operative instructions,
including knowledge of NPO and medication status pre- and post-surgery.

• Maintain accurate and complete records by ensuring all required documentation
is completed and signed by physicians.

• Conduct phone interview and review of records for each patient scheduled;
identify patients requiring anesthesia consultation in accordance with current
guidelines.

• Responsible for preoperative procedures including IV insertion and assistance
with regional nerve blocks; adheres to aseptic technique and infection control
guidelines per policy.

Intraoperative (circulator/scrub nurse) Responsibilities:

• Assist in maintenance of the sterile field, including monitoring for contamination;
monitors traffic/noise patterns in the OR, ensuring adherence to facility policy and
procedure.

• Management of surgical instruments; ensuring the availability of surgical
supplies, equipment, and medications for the indicated procedure/surgery.

• Adheres to all required components of Safe Surgical Checklist.

• Accurately documents all necessary components of the operative encounter,
including implantable devices or tissues.

Postoperative & Recovery Responsibilities:

• Evaluate patient recovery from anesthesia; monitor for adverse reactions;
management of acute postoperative pain.

• Provide instructions for discharge, including home care, medication changes, and
follow-up appointments; ensuring a safe discharge plan is in place.

• Follow up with patients to assess recovery and address any post-operative
concerns or questions; communicate any issues identified to the indicated
provider.

Additional Clinical Responsibilities:
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Administer and chart medications per physician order; perform medication
calculations for accurate medication dosing.

• Responds to and provides treatment for urgent or acute patient situations during
unanticipated events per policy and in alignment with BLS, ACLS, MHAUS and
PALS guidelines and algorithms.

• Maintains patient safety throughout perioperative encounter; works in
accordance with current employee safety guidelines

• Works respectfully and collaboratively with all team members; fosters an
environment that promotes staff growth and development

• Monitors medical supplies and medication inventory levels; report to appropriate
parties when restocking of supplies is necessary; participate in quarterly
cleaning; ongoing monitoring of expiration dates

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and mentor new staff; proactively
seeks to continuously improve patient care and operations

• Completes mandatory educational requirements and maintains required BLS,
ACLS, and PALS certifications; annual review of applicable policies

• Maintains strict confidentiality in alignment with HIPAA (Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability) guidelines and policies.

• Consistently adheres to applicable industry standard guidelines (i.e. AORN,
CDC, APIC)

• Assumes responsibility for assigned role and seek/performs other job-related
activities during downtime.

• Performs other duties as assigned to support mission, vision and values.

MISSION AND VALUES:

• Follows mission to provide patient-centered primary care, putting the
patient first to deliver…