Pre-Op​/PACU RN PRN

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Assists in provision of nursing care to patients in a same-day surgery setting. Assumes total responsibility for patient care in accordance with physician’s orders and center policies. Monitors and controls use of and charging for supplies utilized in the center.

Pre-Op/PACU RN PRN

Supervisor of Clinical Services

• Graduate of school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse License.
• Current American Heart Assn. BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
• ASC experience a plus.

• Assesses, develops and implements total nursing care for post-operative patients.
• Records and reports to appropriate persons all symptoms, reactions, abnormalities and changes in the physical and/or mental conditions of the post-operative patients.
• Administers medications and treatments ordered by the physicians.
• Cares and discharges post-operative patients according to facility policies.
• Able to accurately assess need for pain and/or nausea medication.
• An order always precedes the administration of medication.
• Intended actions and side effects are known.
• Medications are documented.
• Maintains patient and employee privacy and confidential information.
• Provides psychological support to patients and/or families.
• Maintains rapport with physicians and other departments providing care for the patients (i.e.: home x-ray, outside radiology).
• Admits patients to sit-up area.
• Performs routine charging of medications and supplies.
• Accurately checks charge sheets for supplies used on patients.
• Functions independently in emergency situations.
• Able to make logical quick decisions based on sound judgment.
• Maintains competence through continuing education.