Brookfield

ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES OF WISCONSIN•Village of Pewaukee, WI

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About The Position

Works in conjunction with Doctor/Surgeon to perform the duties required for pre-operative and PACU post-operative care of our orthopedic patients. Ideal candidates will display compassion for our patients, deliver quality care and be passionate about their work! Pre-Op Care • Assess the patient: Review medical history, allergies, medications, and take vital signs. • Verify everything: Confirm patient identity, procedure, and ensure consents are signed. • Give pre-op meds: Administer medications as ordered and follow fasting (NPO) guidelines. • Educate and reassure: Explain the procedure, answer questions, and ease patient anxiety. • Communicate with the team: Report concerns and ensure everything’s ready for surgery. PACU Care • Monitoring Vital Signs: Nurses closely monitor heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen levels, and respiration. • Pain Management: Patients receive medications and comfort care for pain or nausea. • Airway Management: Staff ensure that the patient's airway remains open, and breathing is stable. • Recovery from Anesthesia: Patients are observed until they regain consciousness and are stable enough for discharge • Assesses patient status and identify each individuals needs relative to his or her situation

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program.
Current State Licensure/Certification.
Minimum two years’ experience in ER, ICU or PACU preferred.
ACLS required or obtained within one year of hire.
Must have excellent communication, interpersonal and IV skills.
Teamwork and flexibility are absolutely necessary to meet the needs of our patients and team members.
Ability to multitask and be a self-starter in a fast-paced environment
Possess skills necessary to admit pre-operative day surgical patients, manage immediate PACU patients and provide discharge teaching.

Nice To Haves

ASC experience a plus but not required.
Orthopedic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess the patient: Review medical history, allergies, medications, and take vital signs.
Verify everything: Confirm patient identity, procedure, and ensure consents are signed.
Give pre-op meds: Administer medications as ordered and follow fasting (NPO) guidelines.
Educate and reassure: Explain the procedure, answer questions, and ease patient anxiety.
Communicate with the team: Report concerns and ensure everything’s ready for surgery.
Monitoring Vital Signs: Nurses closely monitor heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen levels, and respiration.
Pain Management: Patients receive medications and comfort care for pain or nausea.
Airway Management: Staff ensure that the patient's airway remains open, and breathing is stable.
Recovery from Anesthesia: Patients are observed until they regain consciousness and are stable enough for discharge
Assesses patient status and identify each individuals needs relative to his or her situation