Registered Nurse Pre-Op​/Recovery

Responsibilities

• Assesses, develops and implements total nursing care for the pre‑operative and post‑operative patients
• 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 for 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‑ups (lab work, chest x‑ray, EKG, H&P) are in the chart and reports abnormal findings to the anesthesiologist and/or surgeon prior to the scheduled day of surgery
• Obtains and labels personal belongings bag and assists patient in proper O.R. dress attire
• Ensures an order always precedes the administration of medication
• Questions allergies prior to administration of medication
• Keeps intended action and side effects to medications in mind
• Documents medication on the Pre‑Operative worksheet including dose, time, and method of administration
• Functions independently in emergency situations
• Displays proficiency in nursing skills during emergency situations
• Makes logical and quick decisions based on sound judgment
• Maintains patient and employee privacy and confidential information; provides psychological support to patients and/or families
• Maintains rapport with physicians and medical departments that provide services to complete the pre‑operative work‑up (e.g., reference lab, outside radiology services)
• Maintains competence through continuing education
• Meets requirements for CEU 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 the established facility and departmental safety guidelines
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Current Utah state license as a Registered Nurse
• Perioperative nursing experience is strongly preferred
• CPR, PALS, and ACLS certification obtained within 30 days of hire

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc.

Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi‑cultural organization.