Preop/PACU RN Full Time - PreOp / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

Company: Surgery Partners
Location: Hurst
Posted on: November 19, 2023

Job Description:

Preop/PACU RN Full TimeJOB TITLE: Preop/PACU RN

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Assists in provision of nursing care to patients in an Ambulatory Surgical Center setting. Assumes total responsibility for patient care in accordance with physician's orders and centers policies.

* Demonstrates ability to assess patient status on admission to the preop area, the operating room and/or the PACU area and on a continuing basis.
* Utilizes the nursing process for patient assessment, problem identification, and any interventions.
* Prepares patients for surgical procedures.
* Physiologically monitors patients during procedures as required.
* Administers and documents medications, solutions and treatments as prescribed.
* Assists physicians with examinations, procedures or other patient care activities.
* Monitors and controls the environment.
* Provides equipment and supplies in a cost-effective manner based on patient's needs.
* Provides timely, accurate and complete documentation.
* Respects patient's rights
* Participates in patient/family teaching based on the developmental age of patient.
* Performs actions that demonstrate accountability.
* Follows established infection control policies and procedures.
* Enhances professional growth and development through participation in various programs, in-services, workshops and meetings.
* Maintains competencies to function in the RN role within specific area. (Ex. Preop, OR, and Pacu).
* Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills which promote a positive environment, teamwork and loyalty to the organization.
* Maintains a collegial relationship with physicians to ensure quality patient care.
* In accordance with the ambulatory surgery center philosophy, presents behaviors and actions which create a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, physicians, vendors and Surgery Center staff.
* Demonstrates behaviors and actions which support the mission, goals and operations of the Surgery Center that also contribute to continuous service improvement.
* Exhibits flexibility, adapting readily to changes in the work environment and/or work schedule.
* Maintains a positive attitude, even during periods of stress and challenge.
* Maintains positive attendance and communicate in advance any absences from work.

REQUIREMENTS:

* Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing; current state RN License.
* CPR required.
* ACLS required.
* Minimum one year in pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative surgical patient care.

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