The Pre-op/PACU RN will assist in providing high-quality care during the pre-op and post-op phase of the patient's visit This one is per diem, so you pick up the shifts you want. OrthoNY runs at clinic pace, on scheduled patients.
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Unit and setting
Pre-Op/PACU Pre-op/PACU RN
License
RN licensecurrent unrestricted NYS RN license
Term
Per Diem Registered Nurse, Pre-Op/PACU, per-diem
Do you qualify?
License
current unrestricted NYS RN licenseCurrent unrestricted NYS RN license
Experience
2 years previous PACU or critical care experienceMinimum of 2 years previous PACU or critical care experience required
Also asks
ability to communicate effectively with providers, patients and peersAbility to effectively communicate with providers, patients and peers
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aptitude for pace of abbreviated patient encounters and post-operative flowCandidate must demonstrate aptitude for maintaining pace of abbreviated patient encounters, keeping flow to reasonable time frame in post-operative care
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specialized knowledge, skill and abilities in perioperative nursingSpecialized knowledge, skill and abilities in perioperative nursing
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decision making when applicableCapable of decision making when applicable
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valid driver’s license and vehicleValid driver’s license and vehicle to travel as needed
monitor vital signs and progress toward discharge criteriaMonitor vital signs and other measurements of progress to ensure patient is meeting discharge criteria
Day to day
document all findings in patient filesDocument all findings in patient files
Day to day
answer patient questions for comfortAnswer patient questions to ensure patient comfort
Day to day
monitor for condition changes and report to physicianMonitor patients for condition changes, report any changes to physician
Day to day
perform intervention duties during post-operative emergenciesPerform intervention duties during post-operative emergencies
Day to day
gather medical history and give pre- and post-operative instructionGather pertinent medical history and provide concise instruction for pre-operative and post-operative care
Travel
travel as needed with own vehicle
Worth asking
Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
The Pre-op/PACU RN will assist in providing high-quality care during the pre-op and post-op phase of the patient's visit.
Responsibilities
Assess, instruct & prepare patients prior to surgery;
Ensure that operative and informed consents are signed and correct;
Take and record vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for surgical procedure;
Assess patients’ post-operative condition;
Monitor vital signs and other measurements of progress to ensure patient is meeting discharge criteria;
Document all findings in patient files;
Answer patient questions to ensure patient comfort;
Monitor patients for condition changes, report any changes to physician;
Perform intervention duties during post-operative emergencies;
Gather pertinent medical history and provide concise instruction for pre-operative and post-operative care;
Other responsibilities as needed/assigned.
Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability to perform the
essential functions
Current unrestricted NYS RN license;
Minimum of 2 years previous PACU or critical care experience required;
Ability to effectively communicate with providers, patients and peers;
Candidate must demonstrate aptitude for maintaining pace of abbreviated patient encounters, keeping flow to reasonable time frame in post-operative care;
Specialized knowledge, skill and abilities in perioperative nursing;
Capable of decision making when applicable.
Other information
Valid driver’s license and vehicle to travel as needed
PAT RN Monday-Friday; ambulatory surgery described as no weekends/no holidays; LPN part-time weekdays with rotating weekends as needed; PT front desk split shifts Mon-Fri
