What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pre-Op and PACU Nurse – Ambulatory Surgery Center position at Proforma Health?
Role: PreOp/PACU Nurse
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate care for adult and pediatric patients before and after outpatient surgeries
- Perform preoperative assessments and initiate IVs
- Administer medications and monitor post-anesthesia recovery
- Educate patients and families about procedures, post-op care, and discharge instructions
- Manage pain and nausea effectively
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and perioperative team to ensure seamless patient care
- Maintain high standards of safety, quality, and infection control in a fast-paced outpatient setting
- Strong clinical skills in perioperative and PACU nursing
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Ability to work efficiently in a high-pressure environment
- Commitment to patient safety and quality standards