Description
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**Division/Department:**
Surgery/Ambulatory Surgery Center
**Location:**
Executive Woods Ambulatory Surgery Center
**Job Title:**
RN, Pre-Op/PACU
**Reports to:**
Director of Ambulatory Surgery
**Type of position:**
Full Time
**FLSA Status:**
Non-Exempt
**GENERAL DESCRIPTION**
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**
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily:
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**
Schedules are Monday through Friday; No weekends, holidays, or on-call.
Valid driver's license and vehicle to travel as needed
Monday-Friday
37.5 hours per week
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