RN Pre-Post, FT Geneva General Hospital
About The Position
Join our Surgical Services team as a Pre/Post/PACU Registered Nurse, where you'll provide exceptional care to patients before and after surgical and procedural interventions. In this role, you'll assess, monitor, educate, and support patients throughout their surgical experience while working collaboratively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, compassionate, high-quality care. This position offers the opportunity to develop advanced skills in perioperative nursing, including cardiac monitoring, recovery of anesthesia patients, and management of patients requiring specialized post-procedure care.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
- Current New York State RN license (or NYS Limited Permit)
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications obtained through the RQI system during orientation
- Basic Coronary Care certification within 6 months of hire
- Excellent communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)
- One year of Critical Care experience
- Experience with electronic medical records and Microsoft Office
- CAPA or CPAN certification within two years
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care for pre-operative and post-anesthesia patients.
- Monitor patients throughout recovery, recognizing and responding to changes in condition.
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated patient care.
- Administer medications, treatments, and interventions safely and in accordance with established standards.
- Provide patient and family education regarding procedures, recovery, discharge instructions, medications, and follow-up care.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
- Promote patient safety by adhering to infection prevention, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain required clinical competencies.
- Prepare patients and equipment for procedures while anticipating procedural and recovery needs.
- Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care that supports a healing environment.
Benefits
- Work in a collaborative, patient-focused surgical environment
- Care for patients across the surgical continuum from pre-op through recovery
- Develop specialized perioperative nursing skills
- Opportunities for professional growth and specialty certification
- Supportive team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
