What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRN Pre-Op/Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse position at Together Women's Health?
Advanced Gynecology, a practice partner of Together Women's Health is seeking a PRN Pre-Op/Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse. The Pre-Op/Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse is responsible for providing high-quality nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures. This role includes pre-operative assessment, patient preparation, and post-operative recovery, ensuring patient safety, comfort, and continuity of care in accordance with established protocols and nursing standards.
Pre-Operative Duties
Because we do things a bit differently here. We’re a rapidly growing network of OBGYN private practice groups, and while it’s important to know what we are, it’s more important to know what drives us - our mission to improve the lives of our healthcare partners and their patients. Our actions speak louder than those words. We invest in our talented teams and our connection to our core values last longer than a quick glance through the employee handbook - we live them every day! TWH is a place where careers thrive for those who believe the right team can achieve anything.
Pre-Operative Duties
- Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments prior to surgery, including medical history review, vital signs, medication reconciliation, and patient education.
- Ensure informed consent and pre-op checklists are completed.
- Start IVs and administer pre-operative medications as ordered.
- Communicate with surgical and anesthesia teams to coordinate patient care.
- Provide emotional support to patients and families.
- Monitor and manage patients emerging from anesthesia in the PACU.
- Assess airway, breathing, circulation, level of consciousness, pain, and surgical site.
- Administer post-op medications, including pain management and antiemetics.
- Identify and respond to potential post-anesthesia complications promptly.
- Educate patients and families regarding discharge instructions or ongoing recovery.
- Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in GA.
- BLS certification
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in a critical care, emergency, pre-op, or PACU setting.
Because we do things a bit differently here. We’re a rapidly growing network of OBGYN private practice groups, and while it’s important to know what we are, it’s more important to know what drives us - our mission to improve the lives of our healthcare partners and their patients. Our actions speak louder than those words. We invest in our talented teams and our connection to our core values last longer than a quick glance through the employee handbook - we live them every day! TWH is a place where careers thrive for those who believe the right team can achieve anything.