RN Preop Pacu Pat

PSN Services•Tomball, TX

About The Position

The PAT/PreOp/PACU RN provides pre-operative screening and care for patients preparing for surgical procedures and post-anesthetic care for patients recovering from anesthesia. The nurse helps guide patients as they regain consciousness, assists with their immediate post-surgical needs, and administers medications. The role also involves helping patients understand the surgical process and supporting their initial recovery.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current and active BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
Current and valid nursing license in good standing with the State licensing board.
2–3 years of experience in critical care nursing.
Cognitive skills related to the position.

Responsibilities

Conduct patient intake, initial physical assessments, and interviews to obtain medical histories.
Perform surgeon-ordered tests, such as EKGs, and draw blood for laboratory work as needed.
Explain the pre-operative process, answer patient questions, and discuss post-surgical care plans.
Manage patient admission to the preoperative department.
Assess pre-operative health, verify identification wristbands, confirm operative and informed consents, and determine the surgeon and planned procedure.
Take and record vital signs to assess readiness for surgery.
Initiate IVs and inform patients about procedures and attending medical staff.
Assess patients after surgery, monitor vital signs and condition, and document findings, sedation levels, and body temperature.
Answer patient questions, maintain comfort, and check IVs.
Develop individualized care plans and ensure nursing activities follow those plans.
Report changes in patient condition to the doctor and intervene in post-operative emergencies.
Educate patients and families about procedures and medications.
Determine when patients are ready to be moved to their rooms.
Manage blood and fluid transfusions and draw specimens.
Maintain a clean and sanitized post-operative space, change bandages, and dress surgical wounds.