Preop/PACU RN

Job Summary

Plans, coordinates, and oversees care for patients of any age in Preop and PACU departments. Provides care within nursing standards of practice and the policies of the Center. Makes decisions regarding direct patient care needs and communicates appropriate information to other team members.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Knows and adheres to policies of the Center and demonstrates fiscal responsibility.
• Follows policies, procedures, goals, and objectives for perioperative nursing care according to accepted standards.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates pre and post-operative nursing care for patients based on individual, specific patient needs, and according to physician’s orders.
• Organizes and prepares medical records of patients. Documents care appropriately, timely and fully. Follows up on missing data and other patient care needs.
• Maintains and demonstrates current skills and knowledge of intravenous therapy, medication administration and effects, patient assessment, airway maintenance, patient teaching, emotional/social support of patients and families, and other needed clinical competencies.
• Remains calm and functions as a team member during times of stress and crisis situations.
• Sets involvement in activities that promote professional growth and behavior.
• Actively participates in appropriate committee and CQI activities.
• Follows OSHA and other standards for protection against blood borne pathogens.
• Uses good body mechanics.
• Informs Preop / PACU Manager of applicable day-to-day situations.
• Follows employee health and other personnel and staffing policies.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Availability of short- and long-term disability
• Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
• 401(k) and access to retirement planning
• Paid holidays and vacation

Required Skills

• Must be a Registered Nurse with an unrestricted license in the state
• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Must have at least 1-3 years' previous experience in PreOP/PACU
• Previous experience in an ambulatory surgical center strongly preferred
• Must have current BLS, ALS and PALS
• Must possess a strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient
• Understanding of aseptic techniques and their implementation
• Able to quickly adapt to changing condition of the patient when needed
• Excellent team player and ability to communicate with staff, patients and physicians