What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - PreOp/PACU position at Wickenburg Community Hospital?
LOCATION: WICKENBURG, AZ
Wickenburg Community Hospital is a beautiful and sophisticated rural-access hospital located in Wickenburg, Arizona. WCH is a 8-bed Emergency Department, 19-bed Acute department and many ancillary services. We also have 3 Primary Care Clinics. Here at WCH, we strive to maintain the highest standards of professionalism and care. Join us today and let us be part of your success story.
We offer:
- Full Benefits
- PTO/Sick Leave
- Wellness Benefits
Wickenburg Community Hospital is a non-profit organization and qualifies for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
General Description
Experienced Registered Nurse who plays a very critical role in providing the best care for our patients in the pre-operative department.
Essential Job Duties
- RN is responsible for active participation in patient care.
- RN will document on the pre-operative record & initiate nursing care.
- The pre-operative nurse will administer pre-surgery medication if necessary, evaluate and access admission documents, identify emergency procedures, and adhere to pre-operation policies and procedures.
- The pre-operative nurse must have the ability and desire to be cross trained as a post-operative nurse.
- RN must be proficient with computer documentation skills.
Other Job Duties
- Guidelines and standards of care
- Understanding team concept in working with others
- Demonstrate excellence in communication and interpersonal skills
- Display professionalism
- Ability to efficiently multi-task
- Successfully contribute to a work environment of caring and cooperation
- Reviews and updates policy’s
- Conducts Scheduling
- Orders anesthesia drugs from pharmacy
- Good working relationships with entire Peri-operative staff, Physicians, and administrators of the hospital
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing;
- Possess a current Arizona Registered Nursing License
- ACLS, BLS certifications required
Preferred Qualifications
- One-year perioperative nursing preferred
- BSN preferred
Working Relationships
Entire Peri-operative staff, Physicians, and administrators of the hospital
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
- Physically demanding, high-stress environment
- Occasional exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions
- Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients
- Manual and finger dexterity
- Hand and eye coordination
- Sitting, standing, and walking for extensive periods of time
- Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds
- Corrected vision and hearing to within normal range
- Frequently sitting at desk working on computer
- No weekends