Pre-Op/PACU RN Full Time

Essential Functions

Affords nursing care to patients in a same day surgery setting. Takes full responsibility for patient care in line with physician orders and center policies.

• Maintains patient and employee privacy and confidentiality.
• Administers medications and treatments as per physician's orders.
• Carefully monitors and controls supply usage and charges.
• Documents and reports all symptoms, reactions, and changes in patients' conditions.
• Provides psychological support to patients and families.
• Maintains rapport with physicians and other departments involved in patient care.
• Accurately admits patients to the sit-up area.
• Accurately performs routine charging of medications and supplies.
• Keeps charge sheets accurate for supplies used on patients.
• Functions independently during emergency situations.
• Makes logical, quick decisions based on sound judgment.
• Maintains competence through ongoing education.
• Maintains supplies and cleanliness in the work environment.

Supervision Received

From the Supervisor of Clinical Services.

Education/Experience

• Graduate of a school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse License.
• Current American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
• ASCRS (American Society of Critical Care Anesthesiologists) experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Accurately assesses the need for pain and/or nausea medication.
• Always follows orders before administering medication.
• Knows the intended actions and side effects of medications.
• Documents medication administration accurately.
• Provides psychological support to patients and families.
• Maintains rapport with physicians and other departments involved in patient care.
• Accurately admits patients to the sit-up area.
• Accurately performs routine charging of medications and supplies.
• Keeps charge sheets accurate for supplies used on patients.
• Functions independently during emergency situations.
• Makes logical, quick decisions based on sound judgment.
• Maintains competence through continuing education.
• Maintains supplies and cleanliness in the work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate 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 policy applies to all personnel matters including compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce and creating a multi-cultural organization.