Registered Nurse- Peri Anesthesia (Pre-Op and PACU)
About The Position
The Registered Nurse works in the peri-anesthesia setting, including pre-operative care and the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU), and delivers direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Care is provided to neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and older adults. The RN coordinates patient care with surgeons and anesthesiologists and directs and guides OR technicians and other personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards. The position collaborates with other departments to ensure continuity of care and with coworkers to support quality patient care, efficient patient flow, and unit organization. The RN adheres to applicable regulations, standards, and hospital or unit policies and procedures; participates in performance improvement activities, unit meetings, and in-services; and serves as a resource for other personnel as appropriate. The RN is directly accountable to the OR Charge Nurse and Director of Surgical Services and indirectly to the House Supervisor.
Requirements
- Current and valid state RN License.
- Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- Minimum of one year of previous perioperative experience or on-the-job training.
- Current ACLS certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
- Current PALS (AHA) certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Nurse OR (CNOR) certification (AORN) preferred.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Deliver direct and indirect patient care in the peri-operative setting using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Provide care for neonates, pediatric patients, adolescents, adults, and older adults.
- Coordinate patient care with the surgeon and anesthesiologist.
- Direct and guide the OR Technician and other personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards.
- Collaborate with other departments to provide continuity of care.
- Work with coworkers to provide continuous, quality patient care, efficient patient flow, and unit maintenance and organization.
- Adhere to regulations, standards, and hospital or unit policies and procedures.
- Participate in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings, and in-services.
- Act as a resource for other personnel as appropriate.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply.
- Competitive compensation.
- Comprehensive, competitive benefits package with customizable benefits and voluntary options.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
