What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse PACU position at OrthoArizona?
PACU Registered Nurse
About OrthoArizona:
At OrthoArizona, we are bringing the best together. Our organization was created to help serve ALL orthopedic and podiatry needs throughout the Valley! We have a wide range of orthopedic surgeons and mid-level providers.
Today we are one of Arizona’s largest privately owned and most comprehensive orthopedic practices with more than 75 locally and nationally renowned providers across 30 locations, in addition to 2 ambulatory surgical centers and in house state of the art MRI capabilities. At OrthoArizona we are committed to best-in-class patient care, being a pioneer in research and technology, and most importantly, rewarding and recognizing our team members.
As a PACU Registered Nurse with OrthoArizona, you will get to:
- Monitor post-operative patients' levels of consciousness during recovery from anesthesia.
- Measure and record patients' vital signs.
- Closely observe patients for signs of side effects of anesthesia medication.
- Treat pain, nausea, and other post-operative symptoms of anesthesia.
- Update charts, patient files, and medical records.
- Collaborate with the medical team on post-operative patient care and facilitating timely specialized interventions.
- Provide comfort and reassurance to distressed post-operative patients and concerned family members.
- Educate patients and their families on post-surgery care, as well as answering questions.
- Attend required meetings.
- Maintain strictest confidentiality.
- Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times
- Is punctual for all shifts and obtains authorization for overtime or schedule changes from Supervisor.
- Observe policies regarding breaks, meals, time off, and calling in sick.
- Prioritize work activities based on clinical demands
- Demonstrate behavior that protects the safety of self/others and of the facility and equipment.
- Keep work area clean and unobstructed.
- Provide monitoring of patient progress between Physician or PA visits.
- Participate in Professional Development activities and maintain professional affiliations/certifications.
Qualifications:
- Graduation from accredited school of nursing
- Valid Arizona State License
- Maintain CPR certification
- Working knowledge of computer programs
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of orthopedic examination, diagnostic, and medical procedures
- Knowledge of medication
- Complete and maintain HCP training
- Understand/Perform training on practice management software
- Continue to expand knowledge of practice management software as updates occur
- Follow all Standard Operating Procedures
Minimum Qualifications:
- RN License
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum 3-year experience in a healthcare setting
Full Time Benefits:
- Robust paid time off package including, sick time, holidays, & paid time off!
- Medical with multiple different plan options.
- Health Savings account company contributions.
- Dental & Vision insurance.
- 401(k)
- Pet Discount Plan.
- ID Theft protection & Legal assistance.