Registered Nurse Pre-Op/PACU

A busy and growing multi-specialty ambulatory surgery center in Frederick Maryland is seeking a full-time flex Pre-Op/PACU Staff Nurse. The person in this role is responsible for the patient’s admission to the facility, comprehensive pre-operative care, immediate post-operative care, and stabilization for return to the home environment.

A minimum of 2 years experience in an ambulatory surgery center is preferred.

Previous PACU experience or Critical Care Background is required.

Experience with orthopedics, podiatry, pain management, ENT, and spine specialties is preferred.

Must be fully licensed in the state of Maryland.

BLS, ACLS, and PALS are required or must be obtained upon hire.

• 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.
• 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.
• Demonstrates good nursing knowledge base and rationale for actions, including cardiac monitoring.
• Utilizes equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently, assisting with stocking, replenishing, and preparation of supplies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisors.
• 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.
• Organizes work effectively and appropriately to finish in a timely manner, and demonstrates the ability to produce results.
• Demonstrates the ability to deal with other team members.
• Demonstrates interest and enthusiasm towards work.
• Contributes to increased morale and positive attitude in the department and facility.
• Demonstrates the ability to accept change.
• Requires minimal supervision in daily tasks.
• Reports pertinent information to Administrator.
• Participates in on-going committees and other educational programs to enhance patient care.
• Makes post-operative phone calls, assessing patient status and reporting any pertinent information to supervisor and/or anesthesiologist.
• Utilizes critical thinking and problem solving skills, making suggestions for improvement.
• Develops communication skills and promotes inter-departmental relationships to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintains current CPR certification and any advanced certifications.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Perioperative Care
• Surgery

Physical setting:

• Ambulatory surgery center
• JCAHO accredited facility

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Extended hours

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Critical Care or PACU: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person