Pre-Op/Post-Op/Intra-Operative Rn

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Description

The RN PACU/Pre-op admission plans and delivers safe, comprehensive, and compassionate nursing care for the ambulatory surgery patient immediately before and following surgery and/or anesthesia. He/she is also responsible for the thorough preparation of the patient/family for discharge to the home environment.

Essential Functions

Supervise LPNs, CNAs, and ancillary personnel working in the area

Maintain effective working relationships with patients, families, co-workers, physicians, and all other department personnel

Initiate physical and psychological patient assessment and initiate pre-operative patient care plan

Accomplish complete patient assessment and evaluation of each patient before surgery or treatment

Administer therapeutic independent nursing care

Coordinate the activities in the operating room to ensure safe quality patient care

Direct and control equipment and supplies

Plan and prepare for the post-operative care of the outpatient

Perform the duties of the circulating or scrub nurse

Implement care of the patient/family in PACU

Utilize interpersonal skills in an effective manner

Complete records and reports

Appraise and assist in revising nursing service surgical procedures and standards; assist in research projects

Demonstrate dependability and accountability

Participate in staff development and educational programs

Maintain professional growth

Requirements

Requirements

Job Specifications

Typically has the following skills or abilities:

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Active Florida RN License or Multistate License

Current BLS and ACLS certifications

Two years of nursing experience preferred with a minimum of one year experience in hospital ICU, PACU / outpatient recovery room or med-surge.

Ability to exercise independent judgment based upon professional training and the established policies and procedures of the Center

Ability to withstand long and strenuous periods of work which include extensive walking, standing, and varied body motions

Physical work not to exceed fifty (50) pounds without assistance

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Salary Description

$30 - $33