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Preop/PACU RN (Full-time)

Symbion Healthcare
Columbia, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 12/6/2024 CLOSED ON 2/9/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preop/PACU RN (Full-time) position at Symbion Healthcare?

Employment Type: Full-Time

JOB TITLE: Preop/PACU RN (Full-time)

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Assists in provision of nursing care to patients in an Ambulatory Surgical Center setting. Assumes total responsibility for patient care in accordance with physician's orders and centers policies. 

  • Demonstrates ability to assess patient status on admission to the preop area, the operating room and/or the PACU area and on a continuing basis.
  • Utilizes the nursing process for patient assessment, problem identification, and any interventions.
  • Prepares patients for surgical procedures.
  • Physiologically monitors patients during procedures as required.
  • Administers and documents medications, solutions and treatments as prescribed.
  • Assists physicians with examinations, procedures or other patient care activities.
  • Monitors and controls the environment.
  • Provides equipment and supplies in a cost-effective manner based on patient’s needs.
  • Provides timely, accurate and complete documentation.
  • Respects patient’s rights
  • Participates in patient/family teaching based on the developmental age of patient.
  • Performs actions that demonstrate accountability.
  • Follows established infection control policies and procedures.
  • Enhances professional growth and development through participation in various programs, in-services, workshops and meetings.
  • Maintains competencies to function in the RN role within specific area. (Ex. Preop, OR, and Pacu).
  • Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills which promote a positive environment, teamwork and loyalty to the organization.
  • Maintains a collegial relationship with physicians to ensure quality patient care.
  • In accordance with the ambulatory surgery center philosophy, presents behaviors and actions which create a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, physicians, vendors and Surgery Center staff.
  • Demonstrates behaviors and actions which support the mission, goals and operations of the Surgery Center that also contribute to continuous service improvement.
  • Exhibits flexibility, adapting readily to changes in the work environment and/or work schedule.
  • Maintains a positive attitude, even during periods of stress and challenge.
  • Maintains positive attendance and communicate in advance any absences from work.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing; current state RN License.  
  • CPR required.  
  • ACLS required.  
  • Minimum one year in pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative surgical patient care.
  • Orthopedic experience preferred.
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