REGISTERED NURSE - PRE-OP/PACU - FULL TIME

Toledo Clinic • Toledo, OH

11d

About The Position

Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for coordinating and providing comprehensive care to patients before and after surgical procedures in a fast-paced outpatient setting. Works under the supervision of the Director of Nursing

Requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Maintains aseptic technique in accordance with AORN/ASPAN standards.
• Adheres to Universal Precaution Standards and clinic Policies and Procedures.
• Consistently arrives at work, in professional attire, on time and completes all tasks within established time frame.
• Seeks appropriate tasks when primary tasks are completed and assists co-workers as needed.
• Demonstrates adaptability to expanded roles.
• Adheres to clinic’s policies and procedures.
• Associates degree, Bachelors degree, or diploma in Nursing and Current State licensure required.

Nice To Haves

• BLS, ACLS, and PALS preferred.
• Previous Preop/PACU experience preferred.
• Strong proficiency in IV insertion, airway management, and rapid assessment of post-anesthetic patients preffered

Responsibilities

• Develops a plan of care based on patient health care data, procedure to be performed, and expected patient outcomes.
• Assists the physician by preparing, monitoring, educating, or recovering the patient in OPS.
• Assists anesthesiologist to ensure patient safety and quality of care.
• Maintains documentation of nursing process for the care of the operative patient.
• Evaluates changes in procedure and updates physician preference cards.
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree