Pre-Op PACU Registered Nurse
About The Position
The Registered Nurse provides critical, immediate post-operative care to patients as they awaken from anesthesia after surgery or medical procedures. The role applies the fundamentals of the nursing process, contributes to nursing assessments and care-plan development, and participates in evaluating nursing care. The nurse supervises nonprofessional staff and provides instruction as needed, while collaborating with patients, families, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team. The position also includes completing Sublocade and Vivitrol authorizations and maintaining professional growth through current reading and educational programs.
Requirements
- Current license to practice nursing in the state.
- ACLS certification.
- At least one year of recent experience as a professional nurse.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time-management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Responsibilities
- Provide immediate post-operative care to patients as they awaken from anesthesia after surgery or medical procedures.
- Support nursing care standards by adhering to policies and procedures.
- Attend unit conferences and recommend improvements to patient care; participate in patient care conferences.
- Participate in peer review as appropriate.
- Obtain and document comprehensive nursing histories from patients and/or significant others.
- Perform basic patient assessments, record vital signs, note changes, and pursue further investigation as needed.
- Identify abnormal diagnostic data, report relevant information to physicians and other caregivers, and incorporate it into nursing care plans.
- Develop, review, and communicate care plans for assigned patients before the end of duty time.
- Include patients and families in care planning, prioritization, and goal setting.
- Provide safe, therapeutic care based on care plans and communicate with patients, families, and the healthcare team to carry out care goals.
- Accept accountability for assigned patients’ clinical care, including supervision of nonprofessional personnel.
- Evaluate and document patient responses to nursing care in the care plan and medical records.
- Complete Sublocade and Vivitrol authorizations.
- Maintain professional growth through current reading, educational programs, and unit conferences.
- Supervise care provided by nonprofessional staff and provide instruction as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
