Pre Op/PACU Charge RN

Pre-Op

• Oversees daily operations of the Pre-Op area, ensuring adequate staffing, patient flow, and timely chart review.
• Serves as first point of contact for clinical questions from staff, anesthesia, and surgeons.
• Delegates tasks appropriately and ensures all Pre-Op duties are completed efficiently and accurately.
• Provides real-time support for problem-solving, patient concerns, and coordination between front desk, anesthesia, and clinical staff.
• Ensures regulatory and safety standards are maintained, including documentation accuracy, infection control, and medication handling.
• Led shift huddles and communicates important updates, schedule changes, or patient considerations.

PACU

• Provides oversight of PACU workflow, including assigning patient loads, managing patient throughput, and maintaining safe recovery room operations.
• Serves as clinical lead for PACU staff, offering guidance on patient care, airway management, and escalation of critical changes.
• Collaborates with anesthesia and surgeons to resolve clinical concerns promptly.
• Addresses scheduling issues, break coverage, and redistribution of staff resources as needed.
• Ensures compliance with all PACU policies, recovery scoring systems, medication management, and discharge criteria.
• Maintains supply levels, organizes equipment needs, and coordinates with materials management for replenishments.
• Acts as point person during emergencies and ensures staff response follows policy and established protocols.
• Leads end-of-day review to ensure documentation completion, room readiness, and smooth handoff for the next operational day.

Qualifications

• Current Colorado or compact-state RN licensure
• BLS and ACLS certification
• Minimum of 2 years recent PACU nursing experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills