Description

Get to know us:

TSAOG Orthopaedics is a large multi-specialty physician group. We have been here since 1947 and were not going anywhere. We take a big part in Community outreach with our Light Charity program. If you are looking for a team that enjoys Laughing, is Family orientated, and has the work hard play hard mentality, then this company is for you. We value Respect, Communication, Accountability, Dependability and Compassion. A place where you can rely on great Teamwork and Integrity. We are a place that is true to its values. If this is what you are looking for then look no further.

Summary of position:

We are looking for a sharp, ambitious, and enthusiastic Registered Nurse-PACU to join our team. The successful candidate is someone that is passionate about working in a care team model with responsibility provide care in a postoperative phase. The right candidate will be able to administer functions such as monitoring vital signs, ensuring patients safety and comfort. Having attention to details is a must. If youre a people person looking to join an amazing company in the world of Orthopaedics, this is the place for you!

What You'll Do:

• Provide quality care to patients in the pre and postoperative phases of the ambulatory surgery experience.
• Introduce yourself and interview the patient/family for pertinent information.
• Apply ID bracelet and applicable allergy bands.
• Review preoperative chart to ensure all lab studies and necessary paperwork are present.
• Have the patient or guardian sign the operative consent and have physician perform preoperative assessment prior to going to OR.
• Verify patient name, date of birth and planned procedure and site.
• Monitor vital signs and assess cardiac and fluid volume, airway potency and wounds/drains.
• Implement and sign of on physician pre and post op orders
• Demonstrate awareness of patients’ concerns and a willingness to address them
• Avoid and prevent casual discussion of patient’s surgery among employees.
• Ensure patients safety and comfort.
• Observe pertinent changes in symptoms of patients’ condition and take appropriate action; report to physician
• Document all nursing interventions in the patient’s chart
• Perform narcotic count at the beginning and end of each working day.
• Maintain accurate records of narcotics dispensed in the narcotic log book.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations.
• Complete necessary pre-and post-operative teaching of patient and family
• Maintain open lines of communication on the patient’s status with OR and anesthesia staff throughout the Perioperative period.
• Clean an restock all areas at the end of the day
• Participate in inventory control by reporting on low stock levels etc.
• Implement cost containment measures
• Participate in quality assurance initiatives
• Assist with updating of printed material: e.g. surgeon’s post-op orders, discharge instructions, etc.
• Make preoperative assessment and post-operative follow-up calls as required.

What You'll Need:

• Current state licensure as Registered Nurse.
• Minimum of one year Perioperative experience, critical care and/or outpatient experience preferred.
• Ability to verbalize understanding of the nursing process; assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Has knowledge and understanding of physical and emotional disease processes, clinical nursing skills, and administration of medications.
• Current Basic Life Support Certification and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required (or willingness to achieve). Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred.
• F. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Other duties as assigned as necessary and may vary at times, as needed, by your immediate supervisor or as directed by the company.
• extensive mobility (walking an standing) while performing duties. Periodic pushing, pulling, and lifting of patients and/or equipment. May have exposure to patients with communicable diseases. May have exposure to hazardous equipment or agents.

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