PreOp/PACU Registered Nurse

skills

Pre-operative duties include but are not limited to

• Manage patients’ admission processes to preoperative department

• Assess the status of patients’ health in pre-op and ensure accuracy of patient identification

• Ensure that operative and informed consents are accurate for the procedure scheduled

• Complete admission assessment and record vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for surgical procedure

• Initiate IVs and administer preoperative medications as ordered

Post-operative duties include but are not limited to

• Assess patients’ condition after a surgery has been performed

• Ensure that all vitals are within normal range

• Develop individualized care plans based on each individual patient’s condition

• Ensure that the all nursing activities are carried out in accordance to individual patient care plan

• Monitor patients for condition changes and report any changes to the surgeon and/or anesthesiologist

• Initiate patient education programs to ensure that both patients and families are educated on procedures and medications

• Determine when patients are ready for discharge based on discharge criteria

• Perform intervention duties in cases of post-operative emergencies

Skills and

Requirements

• Must be a Registered Nurse with an unrestricted license in the state of Arizona

• Minimum 1-year previous experience in PreOP/PACU

• Previous experience in an ambulatory surgical center strongly preferred

• Current BLS upon hire. ACLS and PALS with 30 days of hire.

• Must possess a strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient

• Must be an excellent team player and have the ability to communicate with staff, patients and physicians

Benefits

401(k)

Medical Specialty

Surgery

Physical Setting

Outpatient

Work Location: In person