Registered Nurse Pre-Op/PACU

Responsible for patient’s admission and pre-operative care; holistic preparation for surgery, considering all needs, including pre-operative education, escort/family members, psychosocial needs, and acting under established protocols, practices, and standing orders. Coordinates pre-operative lab work required for individual patients, documenting and reporting pertinent results. Responsible for the patient’s post-operative care and stabilization; holistic preparation for return to the home environment, considering all needs, including post-discharge care, escort/family members, educational and psychosocial needs, and acting under established protocols, practices, and standing orders. Performs thorough and accurate continual patient assessment, anticipating potential problems and reporting pertinent assessments to the anesthesiologist, supervisor, and/or surgeon appropriately. Documents actions in medical record completely and accurately in a timely manner. Keeps safety of patient, self, and others a primary concern at all times; acts appropriately in an emergency situation. Acts as discharge nurse when assigned, giving holistic and thorough discharge education. Demonstrates good nursing knowledge base and rationale for actions, including cardiac monitoring. Supervises and directs, as delegated, the activities of non-professional personnel. Utilizes equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently, assisting with stocking, replenishing, and preparation of supplies. Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor. Participates as a team member in planning and implementation of patient care; takes responsibility for an adequate patient load, reviews schedule for next day. Reports for work in a timely manner and maintains good attendance record. Shows flexibility in accommodating schedule changes, i.e. working late or early, changing work days, etc. Utilizes time effectively.

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Relocation Assistance Provided:

• No

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $43.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Perioperative Care

Physical Setting:

• Outpatient

License/Certification:

• Pre-Operative/PACU experience (Preferred)
• BLS Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28 - $43