Job detail

Registered Nurse, Pre-Op/PACU

OrthoNY

#Registered Nurse #Patient Assessment #PACU #Critical Care #Medical History #Post-operative Care #Perioperative Nursing #NYS RN License #Pre-Op

Quick overview

The RN provides high-quality care by assessing and preparing patients for surgery and monitoring their recovery in the PACU. Responsibilities include managing consents, tracking vital signs, and performing interventions during post-operative emergencies.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a current unrestricted NYS RN license and have at least 2 years of experience in PACU or critical care. A valid driver's license and vehicle are required for travel.

professional certificatePatient AssessmentPatient EducationDecision MakingVital Signs MonitoringMedical DocumentationPerioperative NursingPost-operative CareClinical CommunicationEmergency Intervention

Job description

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

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily:
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;
Gather pertinent medical history and provide concise instruction for pre-operative and post-operative care;
Other responsibilities as needed/assigned.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability to perform the essential functions:
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;
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.
Valid driver’s license and vehicle to travel as needed