Pre-Op PACU Registered Nurse (PRN) (138)
About The Position
This position is for a Registered Nurse, Pre-op whose responsibility is to schedule surgical procedures and pre-operative visits, conduct pre-operative interviews, assess the outpatient surgical patient and develop a plan of care as well as performing outpatient care procedures to facilitate ordered interventions from credentialed physicians. This position utilizes the nursing process to assess, prioritize, plan, deliver and evaluate care provided to the neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric surgical population. This position assists with activities to promote optimal patient care and efficient resource utilization. The position reports to the Director of Surgical Services.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required with successful passing of the national NCLEX exam for professional nursing.
- Current license to practice professional nursing in the state of Georgia.
- BLS required.
- ACLS, and PALS certification required within 90 days of employment.
- Advanced technical nursing skills.
- Intermediate knowledge of the nursing process.
- Basic word processing computer skills.
- Experience in Phase I recovery, pre-operative care, infusions, IV insertions.
- Must be able to function autonomously in all phases of nursing care.
- Must be able to take call on a rotating basis and work flexibly within dynamic work schedule.
Nice To Haves
- 2 years nursing experience preferred.
- Experience in PACU / Pre-operative nursing preferred.
Responsibilities
- Schedule surgical procedures and pre-operative visits
- Conduct pre-operative interviews
- Assess the outpatient surgical patient and develop a plan of care
- Perform outpatient care procedures to facilitate ordered interventions from credentialed physicians
- Utilize the nursing process to assess, prioritize, plan, deliver and evaluate care provided to the neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric surgical population
- Assist with activities to promote optimal patient care and efficient resource utilization
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
