RN Pre/Post/PACU

JOB SUMMARY

The Pre-operative / Post-operative nurse is a professional Registered Nurse (RN) who administers care to patients undergoing a surgical or endoscopy procedure. Providing pre-procedure admission and post-anesthesia care via interviewing, monitoring, assessment, and providing intervention to patients assigned to his/her scope of care. This RN must effectively prescribe, delegate, and coordinate nursing care for patients undergoing general, regional and local anesthesia.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assess patients prior to surgery.
• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records by reviewing patient’s medical history.
• Ensure that operative and informed consents are signed.
• Provide instruction for pre-operative and post-operative care information.
• Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
• Initiate IV’s, assure pre-testing results are complete and available.
• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care needs.
• Prepare patients for and assist with prepping of patients for procedures i.e., shave, cleaning surgical area if applicable.
• Maintain patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations, calling for assistance from health care support personnel.
• Maintain a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Perform other essential duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of accredited school of professional nursing.
• Currently licensed to practice as a professional registered nurse in the state of Missouri.
• Clinical Nursing experience required.
• Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic.
• Current BLS required.
• Current ACLS or obtain within 6 months of hire.