Division:
Ambulatory Surgery Center
Job Title:
RN, Pre-Op/PACU
Reports to:
Director of Ambulatory Surgery
Grade:
$36.00-54.00 per hour based on experience
Type of position:
Full Time, Monday-Friday
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.
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Assess, instruct & prepare patients prior to surgery;
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Ensure that operative and informed consents are signed and correct;
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Take and record vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for surgical procedure;
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Assess patients’ post-operative condition;
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Monitor vital signs and other measurements of progress to ensure patient is meeting discharge criteria;
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Document all findings in patient files;
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Answer patient questions to ensure patient comfort;
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Monitor patients for condition changes, report any changes to physician;
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Perform intervention duties during post-operative emergencies;
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Other responsibilities as needed/assigned.
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Current unrestricted NYS RN license;
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Minimum of 2 years previous PACU or critical care experience required;
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Ability to effectively communicate with providers, patients and peers;
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Candidate must demonstrate aptitude for maintaining pace of abbreviated patient encounters, keeping flow to reasonable time frame in post-operative care;
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Candidate must demonstrate ability to gather pertinent medical history and provide concise instruction for pre-operative and post-operative care;
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Specialized knowledge, skill and abilities in perioperative nursing;
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Capable of decision making when applicable.
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Schedules are Monday through Friday; No weekends, holidays, or on-call.