PreOp​/PACU Registered Nurse

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PRN Littleton, CO, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $45.00 To $60.00 Hourly

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 Nurse Administrator 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.

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.

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.

1. Completes all morning checks including refrigerator temperatures, med gas levels, glucometer and pregnancy test controls, and participates in the daily narcotic count with another RN.

2. Makes pre-operative calls to all patients and completes the Health Questionnaire.

3. Gathers required data such as labs, EKGs, and H&Ps for each patient chart.

4. Performs pre-operative teaching with patients.

5. Maintains daily logs of completed pre-op calls and reports received.

6. Coordinates chart review by the Nurse Administrator and/or anesthesiologist and follows up on additional orders.

8. Documents all communications with physician offices in the pre-op testing log.

9. Documents all relevant patient communications in the patient chart.

10. Maintains strong communication with physician offices and patients.

12. Assists the front desk with answering phones and routing calls.

13. Demonstrates professionalism, ability to prioritize, and strong interpersonal skills.

14. Ensures all assigned job duties are completed efficiently.

15. Assists in Pre-Op, Phase I, or Phase II as needed during high-volume times.

16. Supports the goals of DOSC, including excellence in customer relations, cost containment, quality initiatives, attendance standards, professionalism, safety, and infection control compliance.

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.

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.

Monitors supply levels, organizes equipment needs, and coordinates with materials management for replenishments.

1. Receives report on patient status from O.R. nurse and surgeon/anesthesiologist.

2. Performs an initial assessment…