Pre Op​/PACU Charge RN

Job Summary

Performs pre‑operative telephone assessments of patients scheduled for surgery and ensures all required documentation is complete prior to the surgery date. Coordinates with the Medical Director and/or on‑site anesthesiologist to verify patient suitability for a free‑standing surgical center. Provides high‑quality PACU nursing care, including physical assessments, monitoring hemodynamic and airway status, responding to clinical changes, and educating patients and families prior to discharge.

As Charge Nurse (when assigned), provides leadership and oversight of daily clinical operations across Pre‑Op, Phase I, and Phase II PACU areas. Ensures appropriate staffing, workflow coordination, quality of patient care, and timely escalation of clinical or operational issues.

Utilizes initiative, maintains productivity, demonstrates professionalism, teamwork, and resourcefulness, and adheres to all regulatory and facility standards.

• Oversees daily operations of the Pre‑Op area, ensuring adequate staffing, patient flow, and timely chart review.
• Serves as first point of contact for clinical questions from staff, anesthesia, and surgeons.
• Delegates tasks appropriately and ensures all Pre‑Op duties are completed efficiently and accurately.
• Provides real‑time support for problem‑solving, patient concerns, and coordination between front desk, anesthesia, and clinical staff.
• Ensures regulatory and safety standards are maintained, including documentation accuracy, infection control, and medication handling.
• Leads shift huddles and communicates important updates, schedule changes, or patient considerations.

Responsible for delivering PACU nursing care, including physical assessments, monitoring hemodynamic and airway status, providing direct care, evaluating patient response, and educating patients and families prior to discharge. Maintains compliance with regulatory and facility standards, demonstrates professional initiative, and functions as a resource and team member.

• Provides oversight of PACU workflow, including assigning patient loads, managing patient throughput, and maintaining safe recovery room operations.
• Serves as clinical lead for PACU staff, offering guidance on patient care, airway management, and escalation of critical changes.
• Collaborates with anesthesia and surgeons to resolve clinical concerns promptly.
• Addresses scheduling issues, break coverage, and redistribution of staff resources as needed.
• Ensures compliance with all PACU policies, recovery scoring systems, medication management, and discharge criteria.
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