Registered Nurse PACU/Pre-Op

Description

Plainfield Surgery Center is currently hiring a full-time PACU/Pre-Op Registered Nurse. This position is expected to be 4 x 10 hour shifts per week.

Preanesthesia level of care

• Preadmission- Interviewing and assessment of the patient to identify potential or actual problems.
• Day of Surgery/Procedure-validate information, reinforcing perioperative teaching, providing nursing care to complete preparation for the surgical experience.

Post-anesthesia level of care

• Post-anesthesia Phase 1-providing nursing care immediate post-anesthesia period.
• Postanesthesa- Phase 2-this phase focuses on preparation for care at home.

Major Duties/ Critical Tasks:

Pre-anesthesia nursing role

• Conducts preoperative interview and patient teaching which includes the following: health history, confirms that the patient understands the procedure scheduled, what to do the night before surgery, that the patient must have a family member or friend with then and that the patient cannot drive after the procedure.
• After review of health history evaluation by anesthesia will be determined.
• Day of Surgery review health history, provide additional preoperative teaching that needs to be done and assess patient and start IV.
• Hand off communication between Pre-op nurse and OR nurse before the patient is taken to the operating room.

Post-anesthesia nursing role

• Hand off communication between OR nurse and PACU phase 1 nurse after the surgery has been completed.
• Assesses patients recovering from anesthesia and using critical thinking skills make appropriate nursing decisions based on the patient’s needs.
• Demonstrates knowledge of surgical procedures performed and types and uses of various anesthetic agents by making appropriate nursing assessment.
• Pain management
• Transfer patient to Phase II when discharge criteria from Phase I is met.
• Prepares patient and significant other for discharge with postoperative instructions and teaching.
• Follow-up phone calls the next day to address any issue or concern the patient or significant other may have.

Additional duties

• Adheres to the Center’s policies and procedures and the Profession Standards of Nursing practice.
• Records all care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner in the EPIC computer system.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the age specific needs of the center’s patient population when providing care and education on care.
• Evaluates outcomes of care and adjusts nursing care processes to meet the patient’s individual needs.
• Uses critical thinking skills to evaluate patients and take emergency actions when needed to ensure patient safety.
• Participates in staff development, continuous quality improvement activities, and regulatory requirements.
• Restocks area with applicable supplies at the end of the day.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Protects the privacy, confidentiality, and security of personal health information.

Requirements

 Qualifications:

• Current and valid licensure as a Registered nurse
• Minimum two years’ experience in PACU or ICU setting required
• BLS
• ACLS and PALS within 3 months of hire

Base salary offers for this position may vary based on factors such as location, skills and relevant experience. We offer the following benefits to those who are benefit eligible (30+ hours a week):  medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, long and short term disability, 401k program with company match and profit sharing, wellness program, health savings accounts, flexible savings accounts, ID protection plan and accident, critical illness and hospital benefits. In addition, we offer paid holidays and paid time off.