Registered Nurse Perianesthesia

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare patient for surgery or procedure.
• Ensure the patient chart is initiated, complete the patient assessment, confirm the procedure and/or surgical site, initiate patient IV, perform ordered labs, dispense ordered preop medications and fully document all information and care provided.
• Provide instructions to patient and support persons as to what to expect throughout the surgery process.
• Cook up patient care needs with other disciplines to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain constant monitoring and recording of patient vital signs, including heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration rate.
• Constantly assess patient for adverse reactions to the anesthesia and respond appropriately.
• Educate each patient on the potential for reactions or side effects of anesthesia.
• Provide post-procedure discharge instructions to the patient and authorized patient representative that include physical, psychological, social, safety and educational and needs of the patient.
• Provide orientation and training of new employees as assigned.
• Function as testing personnel under CLIA1988 regulations as they relate to point of care testing as required.
• Aid in the financial management of the designated area(s) by monitoring supply usage and waste.

Education Requirements

• Minimum: Associate Degree as a Registered Nurse from an accredited school of nursing
• PREFERRED: Bachelor's Degree as a Registered Nurse from an accredited school of nursing

Experience Requirements

• Minimum: Two (2) years previous ambulatory surgery, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), critical care and/or strong medical/surgical nursing experience
• PREFERRED: Five (5) or more years of above experience with Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA) or Certified Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN).

Licenses & Certifications Requirements

• Registered Nurse valid to practice in the state of Indiana by date of hire or transfer to the position
• Basic Life Safety (American Heart Association)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (American Heart Association)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course Certification