PACU RN

MEDBRIDGE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY•Corona, CA

6d•$47 - $65•Onsite

About The Position

The Pre-Op/PACU RN provides nursing care to surgical patients during preoperative and postoperative phases, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role provides safe, knowledgeable, compassionate, educational, individualized, goal-directed care to patients and their families in the immediate post-anesthetic period. The nurse applies physiologic and psychosocial knowledge and skills to promote, restore, and maintain patients’ physiological processes in a safe, comfortable, and effective environment, while supporting their adaptation to surgical experiences. The nurse supports the center’s policies and procedures and nursing philosophy. The RN conducts patient assessments and pre-admission testing interviews, reviews records and diagnostic tests, coordinates with surgeon offices and anesthesia providers, and gives patients and families preoperative instructions and postoperative expectations. The position also plans and implements patient care, evaluates outcomes, supports safe discharge, maintains emergency readiness, follows infection-control and privacy requirements, and reports incidents as required. The position is accountable to the Director of Nursing, Supervisor, or Manager.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license in the State of California.
At least one year of current PACU, Emergency, or Critical Care nursing experience, with demonstrated knowledge of perianesthesia patient care.
Current BLS certification.
Current ACLS certification.
PALS certification; PALS must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university is preferred.
Three or more years of PACU experience is preferred.
ASC experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
Three or more years of PACU experience.
ASC experience.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs through observation, interaction, and review of patient records.
Review patient history, allergies, medications, and comorbidities for anesthesia risk evaluation.
Coordinate with surgeons’ offices to obtain missing information, test results, and medical clearances; communicate with anesthesia providers about patients needing additional review or optimization.
Conduct and document pre-admission testing interviews in person or by phone, and accurately record findings in the electronic health record.
Provide patients and families with preoperative instructions and postoperative expectations.
Review diagnostic tests and understand and interpret measures such as laboratory tests, chest X-rays, and EKGs.
Participate in process improvement related to patient flow, cancellations, and same-day surgery readiness.
Plan for a safe, efficient, effective, and clean environment for preoperative and postoperative care; identify problems, plan solutions, and communicate patient goals to others involved in care.
Ensure patients receive appropriate discharge instructions, leave with a responsible adult, and have the physician’s telephone number for needs during the first 24 hours after surgery.
Implement nursing care and resolve identified patient problems using professional nursing judgment and resources responsibly.
Promote infection control and environmental safety, handle equipment safely, and report and document information accurately and promptly.
Evaluate nursing interventions and modify the care plan when needed to achieve patient goals.
Maintain cooperative working relationships, communicate clearly, share workload, and seek guidance when needed.
Maintain professional competence, seek learning opportunities, practice within the law, maintain confidentiality, and act as a patient advocate.
Know the location and operation of recovery-room and surgery equipment and supplies, and monitor emergency equipment.
Maintain knowledge of anesthetic agents, emergency drugs, potential complications, and emergency treatment; follow recovery-room guidelines.
Comply with HIPAA privacy requirements and file incident reports for unusual events, including specified patient or staff incidents.
Report incidents or alleged incidents of abuse, harassment, or injury involving the Center, its employees, or patients.