PreOp/PACU RN

Job Description

Description

As a Registered Nurse you will assist in the organization and daily function of the operating room in accordance with established federal, state and accreditation standards and facility policies and procedures. Our Registered Nurses assist in overseeing patient care activities in the operating room and maintain a high standard of safety for the patient and other staff members.

Schedule

What you will be doing

Assess patient/significant others understanding of disease process and need for surgical intervention

Perform perioperative teaching to patient/significant other

Demonstrate appropriate nursing management and intervention in the perioperative period

Perform preoperative patient assessment, review surgeon preference card, assess equipment/supply needs, prepare operating room, ensure availability of needed supplies and equipment and proper and safe working order

Provide appropriate patient care across the age span

Provide safe medication administration

Manipulate patient position appropriate to surgical intervention, using positioning aids as needed to avoid impaired circulation, respiration and postoperative pain/discomfort

Perform surgical prep per standard of care and surgeon preference

Demonstrate appropriate protocol for safe use and handling of equipment

Assure all equipment is functioning before use and remove any malfunctioning equipment

Anticipate the need for equipment and supplies based on surgeon preference

Handle and document specimens per policy

Assure emergency equipment and supplies are available at all times

Keep surgical suites clean, tidy, free of soiled equipment and supplies, and properly stocked

Participate in medical records QAPI

Demonstrate a willingness to look at new ideas and work in a changing environment

Understand, verbalize and participate in the quality improvement process

Maintain active professional relationships with physicians and patients by assessing needs and levels of satisfaction with facility services

What you know

Required

Active RN license

BLS and ALS certified

Two (2) years of experience as an operating room (OR) nurse

Desired

IV Skills

What you will receive

Competitive wages

Robust benefit package including medical, dental, life and disability (short- and long-term) insurance

Generous paid time off (PTO) program

Seven (7) company paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Uniform reimbursement

An organization focused on People, Passion, Purpose and Progress

Inspirational culture

Full-time