RN - Pre-Op/PACU (PRN)

Virginia Urology / Med Atlantic Inc • Richmond, VA

7d • $33 - $48 • Onsite

About The Position

Virginia Urology will provide access to individualized, quality, and compassionate urological care from a highly specialized and diverse teams while maintaining a fulfilling work environment. The RN, Pre-Op/PACU is responsible for providing safe high-quality nursing care to patients throughout the perioperative experience, with primary responsibility for pre-operative preparation and post-anesthesia recovery.

Requirements

• Preparing patients for procedures, including starting IVs, completing paperwork and securing signed consents prior to surgery
• Receiving patients' post-surgery and recovering them in a timely manner to ensure the patient can be safely discharged
• Conducting patient and family education
• Ensuring the patient has a post-op appointment to return for follow-up
• Reviewing patient charts for completeness and calling patients to provide instructions prior to surgery
• Calling patients post-op to check on progress and answer questions regarding their procedure and recovery
• Previous experience in perioperative services, pre-op, PACU, or an ambulatory surgery center.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of PACU experience
• Critical care nursing experience
• Current licensure by the Virginia Board of Nursing or a multi-state license
• Current CPR certification
• ACLS certification is a plus

Responsibilities

• Develops a care plan that meets individual patient needs and follows established nursing standards of care/practice and applicable Ambulatory Surgery Center/ departmental policies and procedures.
• Utilizes critical thinking skills in the formulation and implementation of the patient’s care plan. Records actions and patient response.
• Potential discharge needs are identified and communicated according to policy.
• Delivers care with respect to the individual’s spiritual and cultural needs.
• Notifies surgeon and/or anesthesiologist of abnormal lab values changes in patient condition.
• Provides patient care in a professional and ethical manner. Demonstrates an understanding of, and appropriately applies, policies. Utilize available resources.
• Identifies unsafe patient care practices and assumes responsibility for intervention.
• Prioritizes and delegates tasks/assignments based on patient need and skill level of staff.
• Delivers medication according to policy.
• Verifies surgeon, identifies the patient and operative site. Ensures that informed consent and History and Physical are present prior to surgery.
• Performs pre-operative assessment based on unit policy. Assessment includes, but is not limited to, the review of the pertinent pre-op data, physical and psychosocial considerations and any special needs related that may impact the delivery of care during the preoperative and postoperative course.
• Acts as a resource person and provides direction to other members of the health care team to ensure comprehensive and safe patient care.
• Advises and directs team members in the selection and preparation of routine supplies and equipment for patient care.
• Provides support and assistance to anesthesia providers as needed, specifically during the pre and post anesthesia periods.
• Changes in the patient’s physiological and behavioral status are addressed and documented as they occur.
• Recognizes adverse responses to care or treatment.
• Responds appropriately to life threatening emergencies (Code Blue, Fire/Disaster).
• Communicates with patient’s family/significant other as needed. Provides any significant status change and documents appropriately.
• Positions patients, provides protection of pressure points, and keep body parts in proper alignment.
• Communicates effectively with supervisors, co-workers, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned unit.
• Possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status.
• Interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age specific needs.
• Provides care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to operate equipment to properly care for patients including cardiac monitor, dinamapp, pulse oximeter, blood glucose monitor, defibrillator, external pacemaker.
• Pre- and post-operative phone calls to patients.
• Complete PACU documentation records as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed