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RN PreOp/PACU

KU MedWest Ambulatory Surgery
Shawnee, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 12/25/2024 CLOSED ON 2/1/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN PreOp/PACU position at KU MedWest Ambulatory Surgery?

The Pre/Post Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and coordinating patient care from admission to discharge.  The Pre/Post Registered Nurse is responsible for the achievement of patient outcomes through implementation of critical pathways and in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of the facility. The Pre/Post RN prepares the patient for surgery and cares for the patient post-operatively with on-going nursing assessment including vital signs, point of care testing, reviewing medical history, and frequently re-assessing the patient to ensure optimal outcomes.  The Pre/Post RN is responsible for pain management, medication administration and discharge instructions. The Pre/Post RN is part of the peri-operative clinical nursing team.

Role and Responsibilities

  1. Works within the scope of nursing practice
  2. Follows infection control guidelines of the facility
  3. Completes tasks to provide efficient turnover and work flow within the surgery center
  4. On-going patient assessment to ensure optimal patient outcomes
  5. Administers medication safely and according to facility guidelines
  6. Communicates effectively and professionally with others
  7. Participates in quality improvement projects and initiatives to improve patient care and safety
  8. Delegates tasks as necessary
  9. Performs other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

  1. High school graduate or equivalent
  2. Graduate of an accredited nursing program
  3. Unrestricted RN license recognized in the state of Kansas (KS single state or multi-state compact license)
  4. High level of organization and prioritization skills
  5. Organized, detail oriented, proactive, and ability to problem solve and work well with others
  6. Current BLS or within 6 months of hire. Maintains current BLS certification
  7. Current ACLS or within 6 months of hire. Maintains current ACLS certification
  8. Current PALS or within 6 months of hire. Maintains PALS certification

Preferred Skills

  1. BSN preferred
  2. Nursing certification preferred
  3. Previous experience in an ASC preferred
  4. Two years critical care or Pre/Post nursing experience preferred

Working Conditions

  1. Must be able to stand for long periods of time
  2. In normal working day, an employee may stand 4 hours, walk 3 hours and sit 1 hour
  3. Intermittent physical mobility/activity including walking, standing, sitting, light lifting, pulling and pushing of carts, equipment, etc.  Must be able to bend body downward at the waist; be able to kneel; wear PPE
  4. Able to assist with transferring patients, must be able to lift 40 pounds
  5. May have exposure to bloodborne pathogens and hazardous chemicals
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