Physicians Endoscopy Center One Nineteen - RN PreOp/PACU
About The Position
Under the direction of Clinical Leadership, the PreOp/PACU RN provides comprehensive care to patients before and after surgery, ensuring their safety and well-being throughout the perioperative period. The role includes preparing patients for surgery and monitoring their vital signs and overall condition until discharge. The RN assesses patients’ physical, psychosocial and family, cultural, personal-belief or restriction, cognitive, pain, and comfort needs, and communicates with staff to support performance improvement and quality care. This is a full-time, Monday-through-Friday position with no calls, weekends, or holidays.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- RN license in the appropriate state.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum three years of nursing experience.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients’ physical and mental health, gather relevant medical history, and prepare them for surgery, including assessing the surgical site, airway quality and function, and administering pre-operative medications and IV fluids as needed.
- Explain the surgical procedure and what to expect during and after surgery to patients and family members.
- Prepare the surgical site, verify informed consent, and implement safety protocols to prevent complications.
- Conduct venipuncture and blood draws as needed.
- Communicate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other surgical team members to support seamless patient care.
- Monitor vital signs, oxygen levels, and patients’ overall condition as they recover from anesthesia.
- Administer pain medication and implement pain-management strategies to ensure patient comfort.
- Recognize and manage complications that may arise during the post-operative period.
- Assess patients’ readiness for discharge or transfer and provide discharge instructions to patients and family members.
- Ensure supplies, equipment, and medications are ready for use.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation of nursing care to integrate information for the healthcare team.
- Operate designated equipment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
