PT - PreOp/PACU Registered Nurse

Job Description

No Nights – No Weekends – No Holidays – No Call

Inova Ambulatory Surgery Center at Northern Virginia (Fairfax) is a full service ambulatory outpatient facility. We are licensed, Medicare certified, and AAAHC accredited. We provide cost-effective outpatient services using modern, state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and caring environment by highly-skilled, compassionate staff.

We are seeking Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurses to join our team

HOURS:

Three 8-hour shifts per week, rotating days, rotate between PreOp and PACU

Monday-Friday, day shift

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Pre-Op/PACU RN participates in pre-operative patient care, and post surgical phase one and two recovery care. Duties include:

Performing patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard to care for patients’ age

Taking vital signs, checking dressings and/or operative site, administering medications

Reviewing diagnostics and laboratory data and reporting results to the physician(s) and other appropriate caregivers

Ensuring patient meets all discharge criteria

Documenting assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the patient record

Discharging the patient either per wheelchair, assisting with ambulation, or other appropriate method based on patient condition

Reviewing, educating, and providing a copy of the written discharge instructions to the patient and caregivers

EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:

Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing

Current RN license in the state of Virginia, BLS certification

Current ACLS/PALS certification, or must achieve within six (6) months of date of hire

Minimum 1-2 years previous work experience in an ambulatory surgery setting or acute hospital recovery room

Our ideal candidate will possess considerable knowledge of critical care procedures, be able to adapt to change, maintain a safe environment, possess the ability to work independently as well as on teams, and effectively care for our patients and their families

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

401(k) retirement plan with a company match

Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Eligible for medical, dental, vision, and flexible spending account benefit coverage

In addition to competitive pay and benefits, part-time staff are eligible for a quarterly incentive bonus based on achieving individual and Company goals.