What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN, Pre-Op/PACU position at OrthoNY?
Job Description
Job Description
Join the OrthoNY team as a Pre-Op / PACU RN and play a crucial role in providing high-quality care before and after surgery. You’ll prepare patients for surgery, assess their post-operative condition, monitor vital signs, and ensure they meet discharge criteria.
If you are an experienced PACU or critical care nurse or are looking to learn more, apply today! Enjoy a Monday through Friday schedule with no weekends, holidays, or on-call requirements.
General Description
The Pre-op / PACU RN will assist in providing high quality care during the pre-op and post-op phase of the patient's visit.
Responsibilities
- 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;
- Assess patients’ post-operative condition;
- Monitor vital signs and other measurements of progress to ensure patient is meeting discharge criteria;
- Document all findings in patient files;
- Answer patient questions to ensure patient comfort;
- Monitor patients for condition changes, report any changes to physician;
- Perform intervention duties during post-operative emergencies;
- Gather pertinent medical history and provide concise instruction for pre-operative and post-operative care;
- Other responsibilities as needed / assigned.
Qualifications
Other Information
Per Diem - Hours vary
