RN, Pre-OP PACU - PRN

Experienced Pre-OP/PACU nurse needed for multi-specialty ambulatory surgery center for PRN position.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse with an unrestricted license in the state of Louisiana
• Must have at least 1 year previous experience in Pre-OP/PACU
• Must have current BLS, ACLS and PALS
• Must possess a strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing condition of the patient when needed
• Must be able to communicate with staff, patients, and physicians

Responsibilities

• Manage patients’ admission processes to preoperative department in a hospital
• Assess the status of patients’ health
• Ensure accuracy of identification wristband
• Ensure that operative and informed consents are correct
• Determine the surgeon and procedure being carried out
• Take and record vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for surgical procedure
• Initiate IVs and ensure that patients are informed about the procedure and attending medical staff
• Assess patients’ condition after a surgery has been performed
• Ensure that all vitals are within normal range
• Log all findings in patients’ files
• Answer patients’ questions and ensure that they are kept comfortable
• Monitor patients for condition changes and report any changes to the doctor
• Initiate patient education programs to ensure that both patients and families are educated on procedures and medications
• Determine when patients are ready to be discharged home
• Perform intervention duties in cases of post-operative emergencies
• Record sedation levels and body temperature
• Manage fluid infusions and draw specimens
• Change bandages and dress surgical wounds
• Ensure that the post-operative space is clean and sanitized

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Medical Specialty:

• Surgery

Physical Setting:

• Outpatient

Experience:

• ICU/ER/Surgery: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• RN (Required)
• PALS Certification (Preferred)
• ACLS Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lake Charles, LA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person