Registered Nurse, Pre-op/PACU

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 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily:  

• 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;
• Gather pertinent medical history and provide concise instruction for pre-operative and post-operative care;
• Other responsibilities as needed/assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS 

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability to perform the essential functions:  

• Current unrestricted NYS RN license;
• Minimum of 2 yearspreviousPACU or critical care experiencerequired;
• Ability to effectively communicate with providers,patientsand peers;
• Candidate mustdemonstrateaptitude formaintainingpace of abbreviated patient encounters, keeping flow to reasonabletime framein post-operative care;
• Specialized knowledge,skilland abilities in perioperative nursing;
• Capable ofdecision making when applicable.

OTHER INFORMATION

• Schedules are Monday through Friday; No weekends, holidays, oron-call.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle to travel as needed