Pre/Post Operative Registered Nurse

YELLOWSTONE SURGERY CENTER•Billings, MT

4h•$37 - $45

About The Position

Provide support, education, and direct care to patients, and act as a liaison between the surgical team and the patients' families/support systems. Using a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to patient care, the PreOp/PACU nurse works closely with the entire surgical team.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Current State RN license
Current CPR certification
Strong organization skills and attention to detail
Ability to function in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment

Nice To Haves

Prefer three years of PACU/Pre-Op experience, preferably in an ambulatory surgery center
ACLS certification preferred /or obtained ASAP after the start of employment
PALS certification preferred /or obtained ASAP after the start of employment
Will consider 2 years of ICU experience instead of PACU experience

Responsibilities

Provides safe, therapeutic, and quality direct patient care to the pre-operative and post-anesthesia patient by utilizing the nursing process and nursing diagnosis promptly, setting appropriate priorities
Completes patient charting accurately, concisely, and promptly
Communicates appropriate information to surgeons and anesthesiologists concerning patient care
Safely carries out the physician's orders correctly and promptly, documenting all activities
Communicates and interacts with patients and family in a positive and supportive manner
Completes discharge procedure safely, providing proper post-operative instruction and assisting the patient to the vehicle
Attends and participates in in-service programs, communication groups, and staff meetings
Participates in the orientation of new employees, students, and approved program participants
Initiates and participates in patient and family education
Complies with cost containment practices
Makes pre-op phone calls for verbal assessment of the patient and reviews
Preoperative instructions. Performs post-op phone calls and communicates problems if necessary
Participates in quality assurance monitoring
Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform job-related duties as requested by their supervisor to include different areas of the peri-operative setting
Observes all safety precautions and complies with all health and safety rules and procedures of the facility
Maintains required professional license and/or certificates
Acts in a way that is respectful to patients, families, and co-workers at all times
Works in a spirit of teamwork and trust; professionally conducts self and maintains professional boundaries in working with others
Accepts responsibility for own behavior
Follows AORN Recommended Practices and the Center’s policy at all times
Assists visitors, staff, and physicians, utilizing good guest relations
Adheres to OSHA guidelines for Universal Precautions for exposure to blood and body fluids, using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
Responds appropriately to emergent situations
Other duties as assigned