RN - Pre Op/Post Op

POSITION DUTIES.

A. To utilize specialized nursing knowledge and discriminative judgment while giving direct and

indirect patient care.

1. 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

2. Coordinates pre-operative lab work required for individual patients, documenting

and reporting pertinent results

3. 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

4. Performs thorough and accurate continual patient assessment, anticipating

potential problems and reporting pertinent assessments to the anesthesiologist,

supervisor, and/or surgeon appropriately

5. Documents actions in medical record completely and accurately in a timely

manner

6. Keeps safety of patient, self, and others a primary concern at all times; acts

appropriately in an emergency situation

7. Acts as discharge nurse when assigned, giving holistic and thorough discharge

education

8. Demonstrates good nursing knowledge base and rationale for actions, including

cardiac monitoring

9. Supervises and directs, as delegated, the activities of non-professional personnel

10. Utilizes equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently, assisting with stocking,

replenishing, and preparation of supplies

11. Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisors

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Physical and mental – requires extensive mobility including standing, pushing, pulling, lifting

equipment; lifting, turning, and assisting patients. Potential exists for exposure to blood and

body fluids as well as other hazardous materials. Personal protective equipment should be

utilized as needed. Must be able to analyze, problem solve, and make decisions quickly and

calmly. Employee must be able to work independently as well as within a team. Employee

must have thorough knowledge of nursing theory and excellent patient assessment skills.

Employee must present professional image. Must be willing to take responsibility and

maintain accountability. Employee must possess good organizational and excellent

communication skills as well as flexibility. Must have ability to prioritize and handle periods

of stress. Requires respect for the confidential nature of the work environment.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

The Pre/Post-operative Staff Nurse must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

and currently licensed to practice nursing in the state. A minimum of one-year experience in

acute care/PACU is preferred. Cardiac monitored nursing care preferred. Must have the

ability to work independently as well as function within a team; have the ability to assess

patient needs, determine priorities, plan and direct pre/post-operative care of the patient;

present good public relation skills; and possess the ability to handle stress.

Job Types: Travel nursing, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $55.00 - $56.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Clinic
• Hospital

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Supplemental schedule:

• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• 4x10

Ability to Relocate:

• Flint, MI 48532: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55 - $56