Surgery RN, Pre-OP/PACU, Full-time
About The Position
Harrison County Hospital is seeking to hire an experienced Pre-op/PACU RN to join our team in the Surgery Department. This position is full-time, Monday through Friday, plus call, 32 hours per week. The RN Preop/PAT/PACU/Outpatient/Procedure Area, under the supervision and direction of the Surgical Nurse Manager, is responsible for coordinating the care of all patients in the Procedure room, PACU room and Out-Patient areas. This includes meeting established surgical standards of nursing practice, managing all assigned personnel, supplies and equipment in the preop area, PACU, PAT and out-patient area, and promoting teamwork with physicians, surgical staff, and ancillary department personnel. The role also involves conducting preop interviews as related to pre-anesthesia testing. The individual should be emotionally stable and mature, accurate, and flexible in their dealings with others.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited college of nursing
- Ability to perform IV starts and maintenance
- Ability to accurately monitor cardiac rhythms.
Nice To Haves
- Previous OR, RR, OP surgery experience preferred
- Extremely organized
- Tact and diplomacy in dealing with patient families, physicians and hospital staff
Responsibilities
- Coordinating the care of all patients in the Procedure room, PACU room and Out-Patient areas.
- Meeting the established surgical standards of nursing practice.
- Managing all assigned personnel, supplies and equipment in the preop area, PACU, PAT and out-patient area.
- Promoting teamwork with physicians, surgical staff, and ancillary department personnel.
- Conducting preop interviews as related to pre-anesthesia testing.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement, and Life Insurance
- Employee Health and Wellness Program
- PSLF (public student loan forgiveness) qualifying employer
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Hospital and Physician Practice Discounts
- Paid Days Off
- Extended Illness Days
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Service Awards
- Café Discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
