RN - PACU/Pre-Op
About The Position
A Pre op/PACU nurse prepares patients for surgery by completing assessments, verifying medical history, and ensuring they are physically and emotionally ready for anesthesia. After surgery, they monitor patients as they wake from anesthesia, manage pain and vital signs, and watch closely for complications to ensure a safe recovery. PACU/ Preop Nurses are expert communicators and collaborators. They work alongside the physician, other RNs, and medical staff, keeping them informed of any changing circumstances during the patient’s recovery. They are also responsible for communicating with the patient and their family on proper post-op care, such as when to take medications and what to do if they experience pain.
Requirements
- Associate Degree in Nursing
- State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License
- BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire
Responsibilities
- Prepares patients for surgery by completing assessments, verifying medical history, and ensuring they are physically and emotionally ready for anesthesia.
- Monitors patients as they wake from anesthesia, manages pain and vital signs, and watches closely for complications to ensure a safe recovery.
- Works alongside the physician, other RNs, and medical staff, keeping them informed of any changing circumstances during the patient’s recovery.
- Communicates with the patient and their family on proper post-op care, such as when to take medications and what to do if they experience pain.
Benefits
- Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
- Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
- Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
- Malpractice liability insurance
- Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
- EPIC electronic charting system
- Free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
