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RN Pre/Post/PACU (Full-Time)
$78k-99k (estimate)
Full Time | Hospital
8 Months Ago
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Western Missouri Medical Center is Hiring a RN Pre/Post/PACU (Full-Time) Near Warrensburg, MO
RN Pre/Post/PACU
REPORTS TO: Department Manager or Director
DEPARTMENT: Perioperative Services
JOB SUMMARY
The Pre-operative / Post-operative nurse is a professional Registered Nurse (RN) who administers care to patients undergoing a surgical or endoscopy procedure. Providing pre-procedure admission and post-anesthesia care via interviewing, monitoring, assessment, and providing intervention to patients assigned to his/her scope of care. This RN must effectively prescribe, delegate, and coordinate nursing care for patients undergoing general, regional and local anesthesia.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assess patients prior to surgery.
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records by reviewing patient’s medical history.
- Ensure that operative and informed consents are signed.
- Provide instruction for pre-operative and post-operative care information.
- Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
- Initiate IV’s, assure pre-testing results are complete and available.
- Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care needs.
- Prepare patients for and assist with prepping of patients for procedures i.e., shave, cleaning surgical area if applicable.
- Maintain patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
- Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations, calling for assistance from health care support personnel.
- Maintain a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport.
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
- Perform other essential duties as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Graduate of accredited school of professional nursing.
- Currently licensed to practice as a professional registered nurse in the state of Missouri.
- Clinical Nursing experience required.
- Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic.
- Current BLS required.
- Current ACLS or obtain within 6 months of hire.
FULL-TIME/PART-TIME
Full-Time
SHIFT
Days
EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT
Non-Exempt
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Hospital
SALARY
$78k-99k (estimate)
POST DATE
09/02/2023
EXPIRATION DATE
05/23/2024
WEBSITE
wmmc.com
HEADQUARTERS
WARRENSBURG, MO
SIZE
500 - 1,000
FOUNDED
1963
TYPE
Private
CEO
CHARLENE COOPER
REVENUE
$10M - $50M
INDUSTRY
Hospital
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