What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse Pre-Op/PACU position at DOCTORS OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER?
Full job description
PRE-OP & PACU Registered Nurse - Full-Time 40hrs/week, 8-hour shifts
**Mon-Fri, No weekends/No holidays (no evenings, or overnights); Self-scheduling shifts vary during operating hours (0530-1800) based on surgery schedule
This position includes a financial benefit stipend.
Job Duties Include:
- Assess, instruct & prepare patients prior to surgery
- Ensure that operative and informed consents are signed and correct
- Take and record vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for surgical procedure
- Initiate IVs and ensure patients are informed about procedure
- Assess patients' post-operative condition
- Monitor vital signs and other measurements of progress, meeting discharge criteria
- Log all findings in patient charts
- Answer patient questions and ensure patient comfort
- Monitor patients for condition changes, reporting any changes to physician
- Perform intervention duties during post-operative emergencies
BLS required
ACLS and PALS required within 90 days of start date
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 - $38.50 per hour
Expected hours: 34 - 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) - Match program
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Surgery
Physical setting:
- Outpatient
Standard shift:
- Day shift
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Language:
- English (Required)
License/Certification:
- Registered Nurse (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30 - $39