Pre-Op​/PACU Registered Nurse - PRN

DuPont Surgery Ctr
4004 Dupont Cir
St Matthews, KY 40207, USA

Pre-Operative/ PACU Registered - PRN

Assists in provision of nursing care to patients in an ambulatory surgical setting. Assumes total responsibility for patient care in accordance with physician’s orders and center’s policies. Monitors and controls use of and charging for supplies utilized in the center.

Supervisor of Clinical Services

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current Registered Nurse License
• Current American Heart Assn. BLS and ACLS certifications

• Assesses, develops and implements total nursing care for the pre-operative patient
• Records and reports all symptoms, reactions, abnormalities and changes in the physical and/or mental conditions of the patients
• Administers medications and treatments ordered by the physician
• Cares and discharges pre-operative patients according to facility policies
• Reviews the pre-operative patient’s chart for accuracy and completeness
• Ascertains surgical consent is completed accurately, comparing it to the physician’s order and O.R. schedule
• Ascertains all pre-operative work ups (lab work, chest x-ray, EKG, H&P), if applicable, are in the chart and reports abnormal findings to the anesthesiologist and/or surgeon prior to the scheduled day of surgery
• Reports pertinent pre-operative information to the O.R. nurse
• Obtains and labels personal belongings and assists patient in proper O.R. dress attire
• Registration form and pre-operative worksheet
• Administers pre-operative sedation
• An order always precedes the administration of medication
• Allergies questioned prior to administration of medication
• Intended action and side effects of medications are known
• Medication is documented on Pre-Operative worksheet including dose time, and method of administration
• Functions independently in emergency situations
• Displays proficiency in nursing skills with emergency situations
• Able to make logical and quick decisions based on sound judgment
• Maintains patient and employee privacy and confidences; provides psychological support to patients and/or families
• Maintains rapport with physicians and medical departments which provide services to complete pre-operative work up (e.g., reference lab, outside radiology services)
• Maintains competence through continuing education
• Meets requirements for CEU re-licensure
• Attends all facility in-services
• Assists in orientation of new employees as directed
• Maintains supplies and cleanliness in the work environment
• Reports and labels any malfunctioning or broken equipment
• Works within the established facility and departmental safety guidelines
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Knowledge of healthcare products, stock rotation procedures, storage systems, inventory controls, and related processes
• Knowledge of medical terminology related to healthcare products
• Knowledge of inventory control procedures
• Hands-on, self-starter with the ability to multi-task, detail-oriented and possess strong organization and communication skills
• Ability to handle a large volume of detailed work accurately
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills
• Ability to bend, stoop, lift, and handle all supplies
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with co-workers, vendors, and management in a pleasant and efficient manner
• Ability to perform simple mathematical functions
• Ability to perform data entry procedures and track equipment and supplies

• Employee Assistance Plan
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc.

Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.