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RN Pre-Op & PACU
Position Summary
The RN Pre-Op & PACU nurse ensures patient safety throughout the continuum of peri-anesthesia care. This role is responsible for preparing patients for invasive procedures by providing education, conducting healthassessments,anddevelopingindividualizedplansofcare.Thenursealsomonitorspatientsfollowingsurgicalprocedures,ensuringpatientsandtheirdesignatedcaregiversarepreparedfordischargeandunderstandallpost-operativecareandfollow-upinstructions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Otherdutiesmaybeassigned.
Pre-Operative Care
- Accuratelyperformpre-procedureassessmentsandformulateaplanofcarebasedonthepatient'sphysical,psychosocial,cultural,safety,painmanagement,andeducationalneeds.
- Preparepatientsforsurgicalproceduresandprovidepre-operativeeducationandinstructions.
- Documentassessmentsandcareplansthoroughlyandaccuratelyinthemedicalrecord.
Post-Anesthesia Care
- Assessandmonitorpost-anesthesiaandsedatedpatientsthroughouttheirstayinthePACU.
- Providepost-operativepainmanagementandcomfortmeasures.
- Assesspatientsfordischargereadinessandensurepatientsandcaregiversunderstanddischargeinstructionsandfollow-upcarerequirements.
- Documentallpost-operativecareandinterventionsinthemedicalrecord.
Clinical Excellence & Patient Safety
- Recognizepotentialemergencysituationsandutilizeclinicaljudgmentandprofessionalexpertisetorespondappropriately.
- Demonstrateknowledgeof:
- Anesthesiatechniquesandassociatedcomplications
- Signsandsymptomsofimpendingshock
- Respiratorycompromiseandairwaymanagement
- Maintaincompliancewithfacilitypolicies,including:
- Patientsafety
- Infectionpreventionandcontrol
- Riskmanagement
- AdheretoallapplicableCMS,State,CDC,andAAAHCstandardsandregulations.
Communication & Teamwork
- Utilizeeffectiveverbalandwrittencommunicationskills.
- Interactwithpatients,physicians,coworkers,andguestsinaprofessional,courteous,andrespectfulmanner.
- Strivetoexceedpatientandphysiciansatisfactionexpectationsandqualitybenchmarks.
- Collaborateeffectivelywithcolleagues,supervisors,physicians,andhospitalpartnerstoimprovepatientcarequality,effectiveness,andefficiency.
- Fosterapositiveandcohesiveworkenvironmentbysupportingbothclinicalandnon-clinicalteammembersandassistingwhereneededtoensuresmoothdailyoperations.
Qualifications
- Abilitytomakesoundandreasonableclinicaldecisions.
- Abilitytoconcentrateonindividualpatientcareandperformcalmlyunderpressure.
- Demonstratesaccountability,professionalism,adaptability,andopennesstochange.
- Abilitytoeffectivelymanagestressfulsituationswithtactandprofessionalism.
- Excellentverbalandwrittencommunicationskills.
- Abilitytodevelopandmaintainstrongprofessionalrelationshipswithphysicians,hospitalpartners,andASCstaff.
Computer Skills
Toperformthispositionsuccessfully,anindividualshouldpossess:
- Workingknowledgeofcomputersandinternetapplications.
- Abilitytolearnandutilizeelectronicmedicalrecord(EMR)systemsandotherhealthcaresoftwareapplications.
Requirements
- Current,activeRegisteredNurselicenseissuedbytheapplicableStateBoardofNursing.
- CurrentBLScertification.
- CurrentACLScertification.
- Associate'sDegreeorBachelor'sDegreeinNursingfromanaccreditednursingprogram.
Physical Demands
Activity Requirement Standing 66-100% Sitting 0-33% Walking 66-100% Lifting Upto50lbs.asneeded Carrying Upto25lbs.asneeded Pushing Upto400lbs.onwheelswithassistance,asneeded Climbing 1-5flightsofstairsasnecessary Pulling Asnecessarywhileprovidingpatientcare Bending Frequentbendingrequiredtoprovidepatientcareandretrieveitems Squatting Asnecessarywhileprovidingpatientcare Rotating Shoulderrotationasnecessary Kneeling Asnecessarywhileprovidingpatientcare Reaching Overheadreachingwhileprovidingpatientcare
General Requirement: Visualandhearingabilitiesmustbesufficienttosafelyperformpatientcareactivities.
Environmental Conditions
Condition Exposure IndoorEnvironment 95-100% OutdoorEnvironment 0-5% TemperatureRange 30°F-115°F Fumes Occasional Dust Occasional Gases None Odors Occasional Mist Occasional Radiation Occasional Noise/Vibrations Biomedicalequipment,needles,sharps,copymachines,telephones,latex,disinfectants,andsimilarhealthcare-relatedequipmentandmaterials Hazards Occasionalexposuretocommunicablediseases,electricalequipment,andotherhealthcare-relatedhazards PersonalProtectiveEquipment Provided(gowns,gloves,masks,headcoverings,etc.)
Disclaimer
This job description is intended to providegeneralguidelinesforthepositionanddoesnotconstituteacomprehensivelistofallresponsibilities,duties,skills,efforts,requirements,orworkingconditionsassociatedwiththerole.Responsibilitiesandrequirementsmaychangeasorganizationalneedsevolve.
Benefits
Weofferacomprehensivebenefitspackage,including:
- 401(k)RetirementPlanwithCompanyMatch
- EmployeeAssistanceProgram(EAP)
- ProfessionalDevelopmentOpportunities
- AndMore!
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Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity
Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.
Surgery Partners conducts pre-employment screenings including but not limited to criminal background checks and drug testing.