Registered Nurse Pre-op/PACU - LAW Outpatient Surgery Center (Full Time)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Peri-Anesthesia Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care of patients undergoing surgical intervention, pain injections, and diagnostic procedures. The Peri-Anesthesia RN provides assessment, patient surveillance and timely administration of physician’s orders to prepare patients for procedures. The Peri-Anesthesia RN provides continuous patient surveillance for early recognition and immediate emergency treatment of any medical or surgical complication that may arise. The Peri-Anesthesia RN determines that the patient is suitable for discharge; and provides patients and family members with an additional opportunity for education and review of the post op instructions. The Peri-Anesthesia RN also calls the patient on the first working post op day to check on post op progress.


EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• A graduation certificate from an accredited Registered Nurse (RN) program, required
• Current MS state licensure, required
• ACLS, PALS and BLS certifications, required
• Experience in peri-anesthesia or critical care area, preferred
• Certificate of course completion in Moderate Sedation, required


QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong discretion and ability to handle confidential information
• Composure in fast paced, high pressure environments
• Willingness and ability to learn new technologies
• Dependable, punctual, and highly detail oriented
• Strong multitasking and independent work capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Accurate documentation skills
• Ability to follow established workflows consistently
• Knowledge of surgery department procedures, infection control practices and emergency response protocols


WORK SCHEDULE:

Monday- Friday 6:30am-3pm