Pre-Op/PACU RN Surgery Center Full Time and PRN
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- Current Florida Registered Nurse license and BCLS & ACLS certification required.
- Candidate must possess general clinical competency in acute patient care
- Candidate must demonstrate aptitude for maintaining pace of abbreviated patient encounters, keeping patient flow to two hour or less stay in post-operative care.
- Candidate must demonstrate ability to gather pertinent medical history and provide concise instruction for pre-operative and post-operative care.
- Specialized knowledge, skill and abilities in empirical & practical perioperative nursing.
- Advanced knowledge in critical care practice of nursing.
Nice To Haves
- 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
- Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
- Company paid and supplemental life insurance
- Paid Time Off—STARTS TO ACCRUE FROM DAY 1
- Paid Holidays—PAYABLE AS OF DAY 1
- 401(K) with company contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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