Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse
About The Position
The Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse provides high-quality patient care throughout the perioperative process, including pre-operative assessment, intra-operative support as needed, and post-operative recovery. The role works closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and multidisciplinary team members to support safe surgical care, positive clinical outcomes, and a good patient experience. This is a full-time, benefited role based primarily in Afton, Wyoming, with Alpine, Wyoming, as a secondary location. Position descriptions are guidelines for typical duties and requirements; additional or different responsibilities within a reasonable scope may be added or removed at the discretion of the Board.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Wyoming.
- Current CPR/BLS certification for Healthcare Providers.
- Proficiency with EMR systems.
- Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
- Excellent organization and attention to detail.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to remain calm and responsive in fast-paced or emergency situations.
- Ability to collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, leadership, and peers.
- Ability to meet physical demands, including lifting up to 50 pounds and frequent standing, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling.
- Adequate visual, auditory, and manual dexterity to perform essential nursing functions.
Nice To Haves
- ACLS and PALS certifications are preferred; they are required within a defined timeframe after hire.
- Two years of acute care or perioperative nursing experience.
- EPIC experience.
Responsibilities
- Complete and document comprehensive pre-operative patient assessments.
- Verify patient identity, surgical procedure, and informed consents.
- Initiate IV access and prepare patients for anesthesia and operative care.
- Monitor and record vital signs, allergies, medical history, and readiness for surgery.
- Educate patients about the procedure, expectations, and care team.
- Receive and assess patients following surgery and anesthesia.
- Monitor vital signs, airway, sedation levels, pain, and wound sites in PACU.
- Document assessments and communicate changes in patient condition to providers.
- Manage IVs, fluids, transfusions, and specimen collection as needed.
- Educate patients and families about medications, discharge instructions, and recovery expectations.
- Determine readiness for transfer or discharge according to established criteria.
- Respond effectively to post-operative emergencies.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized PACU environment.
- Provide intra-operative support as needed.
Benefits
- HDHP with HSA
- Four weeks of PTO per year
- 40 hours of short-term sick leave per year
- Short-term disability
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Opt-in retirement plan with a 4% match
- Employee Assistance Program
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Job Type
Full-time
