Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse - Per Diem

Linden Surgical Center is searching for a dynamic individual to join our team as a Per Diem PACU/Pre-Op Nurse (RN).

Position Summary:

This Per-Diem position is for a nurse who will be cross-trained in both Pre-Op and PACU. In this position the nurse is responsible for the proper admission of patients and the administering of diligent care for post-operative patients recovering from anesthesia, including general, regional, and local. The successful candidate must have some PACU experience.

Responsibilities/ Accountabilities:

• Performs thorough preoperative patient assessment required in the outpatient setting.
• Ensures that operative and informed consents are signed and in order.
• Takes and records vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for surgical procedure.
• Initiates IVs and ensures that patients are informed about the procedure.
• Assesses patients’ post-operative condition.
• Monitors vital signs.
• Documents patient’s progress and all findings in chart.
• Answers patient questions and ensures they are kept comfortable.
• Performs safe and individualized nursing care for the patient in the immediate postoperative/post-anesthesia period.
• Monitors patients for condition changes and reports any changes to the physician.
• Performs intervention duties in cases of post-operative emergencies.
• Supports the philosophy, mission, and employee code of conduct, goals, and objectives of Linden Surgical Center.
• Contributes to the progress and development of the Organization's adopted Quality Management Program.
• Communicates effectively with patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.
• Maintains professional competence by participating in continuing education and other learning experiences.
• Adheres to safety and environment of care policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities.
• Effectively organizes time, equipment, supplies and personnel.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide appropriate care for patients of various age groups.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor, administrator, or delegator.

Other Required Responsibilities:

• Must be willing to fulfill multiple roles and positions as requested by the nurse administrator.

Education, Experience, and License Required:

• Completion of an accredited nursing program required.
• Current state nursing license required.
• Previous experience in a PACU area required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Positive, effective, and professional communication (both written and oral) skills.
• Knowledge of medications, general health conditions and their impact on the perioperative course and anesthetic considerations.
• Able to make decisions confidently and quickly.
• Able to work well under pressure and stress.

Physical Demands:

• Require high-level visual and auditory acuity for timely response and patient care assessment activities.
• Ability to move quickly in response to physician and patient needs, and to stand for long periods.
• Occasional overhead and low reaching, and to exert force of up to 50 lbs. occasionally, up to 20 lbs. frequently and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly.
• Patient care activities may require the ability to exert force of up to 30 lbs. constantly, up to 40 lbs. occasionally and up to 100 lbs. rarely.

Occupational Exposure:

Category I exposure to blood-borne pathogens, may encounter chemical hazards.

Pay: From $47.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8.0 – 16.0 per week

Work Location: In person

Salary : $47