REGISTERED NURSE - PRE-OP/PACU - FULL TIME
| Estimated Pay info | Based on similar jobs in your market$37 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Toledo, Ohio |
About this job
Job Description
General Summary:
Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for coordinating and providing comprehensive care to patients before and after surgical procedures in a fast-paced outpatient setting. Works under the supervision of the Director of Nursing
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
Example of Essential Duties:
- Develops a plan of care based on patient health care data, procedure to be performed, and expected patient outcomes.
- Assists the physician by preparing, monitoring, educating, or recovering the patient in OPS.
- Assists anesthesiologist to ensure patient safety and quality of care.
- Maintains documentation of nursing process for the care of the operative patient.
- Evaluates changes in procedure and updates physician preference cards.
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
Required:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
- Maintains aseptic technique in accordance with AORN/ASPAN standards.
- Adheres to Universal Precaution Standards and clinic Policies and Procedures.
- Consistently arrives at work, in professional attire, on time and completes all tasks within established time frame.
- Seeks appropriate tasks when primary tasks are completed and assists co-workers as needed.
- Demonstrates adaptability to expanded roles.
- Adheres to clinic’s policies and procedures.
Education:
- Associates degree, Bachelors degree, or diploma in Nursing and Current State licensure required.
Preferred:
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS preferred.
- Previous Preop/PACU experience preferred.
-Strong proficiency in IV insertion, airway management, and rapid assessment of post-anesthetic patients preffered
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