Registered Nurse - Pre-Op​/Pacu

Position: REGISTERED NURSE - PRE-OP/PACU - FULL TIME
General

Summary:

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

Principal

Duties & Responsibilities:

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 clinic's 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 preffered