Registered Nurse-Prep & Recovery - Full Time
About The Position
Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs. The Prep & Recovery Unit RN cares for patients who will be receiving anesthetic care and who are recovering from anesthesia after surgery. They monitor pre and post-operation vital signs, assess levels of consciousness, and carefully observe patients for any side effects from anesthesia.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- New York State Registered Nurse licensure
- Able to lift 20 pounds. Moving, lifting or transferring patients may involve lifting of up to 50 pounds. Ability to stand for long periods.
Nice To Haves
- BSN
- 1-3 years of OR experience
- ACLS, PALS
Responsibilities
- Performs and documents an accurate assessment on each assigned patient within established standard of care.
- Identifies a patient's immediate needs on admission and establishes daily goals.
- Assessment of any allergies and/or infection control techniques.
- Knows what procedures will be and has been performed.
- Able to recognize priorities within patient care and act accordingly especially with pain management and documentation.
- Completes Phase I and/or II record at end of each case.
- Demonstrates accuracy in data collection with utilization of Ambulatory Surgery record and patient chart for: H&P and Lab Values
- Confirms surgical outcome with anesthesia and any event with anesthesiologist post op.
- Documents flow sheets, graphic sheets, and anesthesia signature are completed by end of recovery phase and reflects patients progress toward established goals.
- Ability to appropriately problem solve incidents on the unit. Communicates incident information and action taken to the appropriate people.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
