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 yearspreviousPACU or critical care experiencerequired; Ability to effectively communicate with providers,patientsand peers; Candidate mustdemonstrateaptitude formaintainingpace of abbreviated patient encounters, keeping flow to reasonabletime framein post-operative care; Specialized knowledge,skilland abilities in perioperative nursing; Capable ofdecision making when applicable. OTHER INFORMATION Schedules are Monday through Friday; No weekends, holidays, oron-call. Valid driver's license and vehicle to travel as needed