Pre-Op PACU Registered Nurse

Illinois Sports Med & Ortho Surgery Ctr • Morton Grove, IL

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About The Position

Salt Creek Surgery Center is seeking a qualified Pre-operative/PACU nurse to administer diligent care to outpatients via monitoring, assessment, intervention and continuous reassessment. This position is primarily geared toward Pre-operative but must be willing and able to float to PACU when needed.

Requirements

• Current Illinois Registered Nurse
• BCLS and ACLS certifications required
• Must possess general clinical competency in acute patient care
• Must demonstrate ability to gather pertinent medical history and provide concise instruction for pre-operative and post-operative care
• Previous ambulatory surgery experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• 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
• Initiate IVs and ensure patients are informed about procedure
• Assess patients’ post-operative condition
• Monitor vital signs and other measurements of progress, meeting discharge criteria
• Log all findings in patient files
• Answer patient questions and ensure patient comfort
• Monitor patients for condition changes, reporting any changes to physician
• Perform intervention duties during post-operative emergencies

Benefits

• Excellent pay and benefits

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed