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Inova Ambulatory Surgery Center at Northern Virginia (Fairfax) is a full service ambulatory outpatient facility. We are licensed, Medicare certified, and AAAHC accredited. We provide cost-effective outpatient services using modern, state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and caring environment by highly-skilled, compassionate staff.

We are seeking Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurses to join our team

HOURS:

• Three 8-hour shifts per week, rotating days, rotate between PreOp and PACU
• Monday-Friday, day shift

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Pre-Op/PACU RN participates in pre-operative patient care, and post surgical phase one and two recovery care. Duties include:

• Performing patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard to care for patients’ age
• Taking vital signs, checking dressings and/or operative site, administering medications
• Reviewing diagnostics and laboratory data and reporting results to the physician(s) and other appropriate caregivers
• Ensuring patient meets all discharge criteria
• Documenting assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the patient record
• Discharging the patient either per wheelchair, assisting with ambulation, or other appropriate method based on patient condition
• Reviewing, educating, and providing a copy of the written discharge instructions to the patient and caregivers

EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing
• Current RN license in the state of Virginia, BLS certification
• Current ACLS/PALS certification, or must achieve within six (6) months of date of hire
• Minimum 1-2 years previous work experience in an ambulatory surgery setting or acute hospital recovery room
• Our ideal candidate will possess considerable knowledge of critical care procedures, be able to adapt to change, maintain a safe environment, possess the ability to work independently as well as on teams, and effectively care for our patients and their families

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Eligible for medical, dental, vision, and flexible spending account benefit coverage

In addition to competitive pay and benefits, part-time staff are eligible for a quarterly incentive bonus based on achieving individual and Company goals.