Registered Nurse - Pre-Op/PACU
About The Position
Manhattan Surgical Hospital is seeking a compassionate, skilled Registered Nurse to join its Pre-Op/PACU team. The RN helps patients feel safe, informed, and cared for before and after surgery, working closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and other healthcare professionals in a fast-paced surgical environment. Pre-operative duties include assessing patients and documenting care; verifying allergies, medications, medical history, consents, and the surgical site; collecting vital signs and other measurements and conducting indicated tests; starting IVs and administering fluids as ordered; educating patients; completing phone calls and chart reviews; and coordinating with providers to ensure patients are ready for surgery. In PACU, the RN monitors recovery from anesthesia, maintains airways, monitors vital signs, assesses and manages pain and nausea, supports safe recovery, applies post-operative equipment, provides discharge education, and conducts follow-up calls. Additional duties include assisting with nerve blocks and specialized procedures, maintaining a clean and stocked department, participating in quality improvement and staff meetings, responding to emergencies, completing timely documentation, and promoting safety, teamwork, and patient-centered care. This is a full-time position with a daytime schedule and 8-hour shifts; the posting specifies 32 or more hours per week.
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Kansas.
- Current CPR certification.
- ACLS certification.
- PALS certification.
- Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
- Excellent communication and patient-education abilities.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced surgical environment.
- Ability to stand and/or walk for at least five hours per day.
- Ability to lift and/or carry more than 20 pounds regularly.
- Ability to push and/or pull more than 25 pounds regularly.
Responsibilities
- Complete patient assessments and nursing documentation.
- Verify allergies, medications, medical history, consents, and surgical site.
- Obtain vital signs, height, weight, blood glucose, and pregnancy testing when indicated.
- Start IVs and administer fluids according to provider orders.
- Provide pre-operative education and answer patient questions.
- Conduct pre-operative phone calls and chart reviews.
- Collaborate with surgeons and anesthesia providers to ensure patients are ready for surgery.
- Monitor patients recovering from anesthesia, maintain airways, and monitor vital signs.
- Assess and manage pain, nausea, and comfort needs; assist patients through safe recovery.
- Apply post-operative equipment such as slings, ice packs, shoes, and other devices.
- Provide discharge instructions and education to patients and caregivers.
- Perform post-operative follow-up calls.
- Assist with nerve blocks and specialized procedures.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked department.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and staff meetings.
- Respond appropriately to emergency situations.
- Complete accurate and timely documentation.
- Promote a culture of safety, teamwork, and patient-centered care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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