Pre-Op​/PACU Registered Nurse - PRN

JOB TITLE
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Pre-Operative/ OR CIRCULATOR / PACU Registered - PRN

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES
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Assists in provision of nursing care to patients in an ambulatory surgical setting. Assumes total responsibility for patient care in accordance with physician’s orders and center’s policies. Monitors and controls use of and charging for supplies utilized in the center.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
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Supervisor of Clinical Services

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
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• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current Registered Nurse License
• Current American Heart Assn. BLS and ACLS certifications

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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• Assesses, develops and implements total nursing care for the pre-operative patient
• Records and reports to appropriate persons all symptoms, reactions, abnormalities and changes in the physical and/or mental conditions of the patients
• Administers medications and treatments ordered by the physician.
• Cares and discharges pre-operative patients according to facility policies.
• Reviews the pre-operative patient’s chart for accuracy and completeness
• Ascertains surgical consent is completed accurately, comparing it to the physician’s order and O.R. schedule
• Ensures all pre-operative work up (lab work, chest x-ray, EKG, H&P) is in the chart and reports abnormal findings to the anesthesiologist and/or surgeon prior to the scheduled day of surgery
• Reports pertinent pre-operative information to the O.R. nurse
• Obtains and labels personal belongings bag and assists patient in proper O.R. dress attire
• Completes registration form and pre-operative worksheet
• Administers pre-operative sedation
• Ensures an order always precedes the administration of medication
• Questions allergies prior to medication administration
• Knows intended action and side effects of medications
• Documents medication on Pre-Operative worksheet including dose, time, and method of administration
• Functions independently in emergency situations
• Displays proficiency in nursing skills during emergencies
• Makes logical and quick decisions based on sound judgment
• Maintains patient and employee privacy and confidentiality; provides psychological support to patients and/or families
• Maintains rapport with physicians and medical departments that provide services for pre-operative work up (e.g., reference lab, outside radiology services)
• Maintains competence through continuing education and meets CEU requirements for re-licensure
• Attends all facility in-services
• Assists in orientation of new employees as directed
• Maintains supplies and cleanliness in the work environment
• Reports and labels any malfunctioning or broken equipment
• Works within established facility and departmental safety guidelines
• Performs other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
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• Knowledge of healthcare products, stock rotation procedures, storage systems, inventory supplements, preference card management and credit.
• Knowledge of medical terminology related to healthcare products.
• Knowledge of inventory control procedures.
• Self-starter with the ability to multi-task, be detail oriented, and possess superior organization and communication skills.
• Ability to handle large volume of detailed work accurately.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Superior leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Physical capability to bend, stoop, lift, and handle all supplies.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with co-workers, vendors, and management regularly and in a pleasant and efficient manner.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical functions.
• Ability to perform data entry procedures and track equipment and supplies.
• Employee Assistance Plan benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

• Team Player – Works well as a member of a group.
• Loyal – Shows firm and constant support to a cause.
• Enthusiastic – Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest.
• Thought Provoking – Capable of making others think deeply on a subject.
• Detail Oriented – Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well.
• Dedicated – Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity.

• Job Security – Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe.
• Self-Starter – Inspired to…