RN, Pre-Op/PACU (Full-time)
•2 days ago
Estimated Pay | $39 per hour |
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Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
Location | Clifton Park, New York |
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Job Description
Job Description
Division:
Ambulatory Surgery Center
Location:
Clifton Park
Job Title:
RN, Pre-Op/PACU
Reports to:
Director of Ambulatory Surgery
Grade:
$36.00-54.00 per hour based on experience
Type of position:
Full Time, Monday-Friday
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
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
- 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;
- Other responsibilities as needed/assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Current unrestricted NYS RN license;
- Minimum of 2 years previous PACU or critical care experience required;
- Ability to effectively communicate with providers, patients and peers;
- Candidate must demonstrate aptitude for maintaining pace of abbreviated patient encounters, keeping flow to reasonable time frame in post-operative care;
- Candidate must demonstrate ability to gather pertinent medical history and provide concise instruction for pre-operative and post-operative care;
- Specialized knowledge, skill and abilities in perioperative nursing;
- Capable of decision making when applicable.
OTHER INFORMATION
- Schedules are Monday through Friday; No weekends, holidays, or on-call.
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