RN, Pre-Op/PACU
Division/Department:
Ambulatory Surgery Center/RN Location:
Regional Job Title:
RN, Pre-op/ PACU Reports to:
Clinical Nurse Manager Grade:
N/A Type of position:
Part Time FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt 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;
Other responsibilities as needed/assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Current NYS RN license;
Minimum of 2 years previous PACU or critical care experience required;
Ability to effectively communicate with providers, patients and peers;
Candidate must demonstrate aptitude for maintaining pace of abbreviated patient encounters, keeping flow to reasonable time frame in post-operative care;
Candidate must demonstrate ability to gather pertinent medical history and provide concise instruction for pre-operative and post-operative care;
Specialized knowledge, skill and abilities in perioperative nursing;
Capable of decision making when applicable.
OTHER INFORMATION
COVID-19 Vaccination required.
Schedules are Monday through Friday; No weekends, holidays, or on-call.
Recommended Skills Communication Critical Care Decision Making Post Anesthesia Care Unit Medical Surgical Nursing Patient Assessment Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Ambulatory Surgery Center/RN Location:
Regional Job Title:
RN, Pre-op/ PACU Reports to:
Clinical Nurse Manager Grade:
N/A Type of position:
Part Time FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt 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;
Other responsibilities as needed/assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Current NYS RN license;
Minimum of 2 years previous PACU or critical care experience required;
Ability to effectively communicate with providers, patients and peers;
Candidate must demonstrate aptitude for maintaining pace of abbreviated patient encounters, keeping flow to reasonable time frame in post-operative care;
Candidate must demonstrate ability to gather pertinent medical history and provide concise instruction for pre-operative and post-operative care;
Specialized knowledge, skill and abilities in perioperative nursing;
Capable of decision making when applicable.
OTHER INFORMATION
COVID-19 Vaccination required.
Schedules are Monday through Friday; No weekends, holidays, or on-call.
Recommended Skills Communication Critical Care Decision Making Post Anesthesia Care Unit Medical Surgical Nursing Patient Assessment Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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