Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse

MOUNTAIN VIEW PAIN CENTER•Denver, CO

4d•$42 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

Mountain View Surgical Specialists (MVSS) our state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center, equipped to provide high-quality surgical care in a convenient outpatient setting. Our center is designed to offer a wide range of surgical procedures in a comfortable and welcoming environment. At our ambulatory surgery center, patients can expect efficient and personalized care delivered by a team of skilled providers and support staff. We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality while ensuring a positive experience for every patient. MVSS is an affiliate of Mountain View Pain Center, a premier comprehensive and multidisciplinary pain group committed to relieving pain and restoring patient function and wellness. Position Summary: Assists in the daily clinical operations of the Preop/PACU in accordance with established federal, state and accreditation standards and facility policies and procedures. Participates in direct patient care including maintaining a clean, orderly and safe environment.

Requirements

Current Colorado RN license and BLS required and ACLS preferred.
Two (2) years experience of clinical experience with an emphasis in PACU, surgery or ER preferred.
Knowledge of regulatory standards.
All employees must be able to provide proof of their identity and their right to work in the United State

Nice To Haves

ACLS preferred.
Two (2) years experience of clinical experience with an emphasis in PACU, surgery or ER preferred.

Responsibilities

Assesses patient/significant others understanding of disease process and need for surgical intervention.
Performs pre/post operative teaching to patient/significant other.
Demonstrates appropriate nursing management and intervention preoperatively and postoperatively.
Assess the patient for level of recovery from anesthesia.
Provides effective airway management postoperatively.
Assesses and manages postoperative complications, such as nausea and vomiting.
Provides wound assessment and management to ensure uncomplicated wound healing.
Provides safe medication administration.
Manages patient complications/emergencies preoperatively and postoperatively.
Utilizes aseptic technique and infection control principles to establish and maintain intravenous access.
Reports significant patient information to medical staff appropriately.
Demonstrates knowledge and skill in caring for the latex sensitive patient.
Initiates and follows procedure protocol.
Demonstrates appropriate care for the patient experiencing pain.
Demonstrates techniques to relieve patient’s pain and evaluates the effectiveness of the techniques used.
Documents patient response during postoperative period.
Facilitates actions and activities that support accountability to practice.
Identifies and initiates problem resolution.
Actively participates, develops, and implements activities and measures promoting quality care.
Demonstrates knowledge of medical record policy and procedure in management of patient information.
Participates in medical records QAPI.
Listens respectfully, gives feedback directly, honestly and talks with others to clarify differences.
Effectively communicates and interacts with patients (using translation services when needed), their family, and other external and internal clients (including fellow employees) from diverse backgrounds.
Demonstrates a willingness to look at new ideas and work in a changing environment.
Understands, verbalizes and participates in the quality improvement process.
Supports initiatives designed to improve individual and organizational performance.
Provides appropriate patient care across the age span.