PACU Registered Nurse (RN)

Description

Position Summary:

RN is responsible for planning and providing high quality, individualized patient care using the components of the nursing process in a fast-paced Ambulatory Surgery Center, which specializes in Ophthalmologic and Oculoplastic Surgery.

List of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, works closely with the surgeon and anesthesia team to support a safe recovery in the post anesthesia area of a fast paced surgery center. 
• Collects and analyzes all pertinent post op vital signs and assessment details and communicates efficiently with the surgical and anesthesia teams as necessary to ensure a safe and stable for discharge home. 
• Assists with transfers from OR to PACU and from PACU to transportation home.
• Answers any and all post op questions and concerns as necessary from the patient and/or family members. 
• Collects relevant data pertinent to the patient's health or situation. Analyzes the assessment data in determining pre, intra, and post-surgical diagnosis and care issues. Develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain desired outcomes. Implements the plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. 
• Makes initial and ongoing assessments of patient needs (clinical, emotional and social) and assists the healthcare team with appropriate recommendations or referrals for care.
• Collaborates with the team of patient, family, and healthcare providers in providing patient care in a safe, healing, humane, and caring environment. 
• Documents patient care interactions in electronic healthcare record in a manner consistent with facility and regulatory standards.
• Participates in surgery chart preparation and patient pre and post-operative phone calls.
• Communicates effectively with team members and demonstrates excellent customer service.
• Demonstrates strong work ethic as a team player who can multitask and provide high-quality patient care in a busy outpatient setting.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Reports to:

Director of Nursing

Classification:

Non-exempt

No weekends/holidays/on-call required.

Empire Management Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

Applicants will be required to pass a post offer background check.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) (required)

High School Diploma or equivalent (required)

Minimum 2 years acute care facility experience (preferred)

Ambulatory Surgery Center experience (preferred)

Required Licenses/Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required)

California RN Licensure (required)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification (within 180 days)