RN Float Pre-Op, PACU

RN Float Pre‑Op, PACU, and OR – Full Time

Location:

Saint Matthews, KY 40207

Posted 4 days ago – Full Time

Float RN who provides nursing support across Pre‑Op, OR, and PACU to maintain patient flow, safety, and efficient daily operations.

• Assess, develop, and implement total nursing care for pre‑operative patients.
• Record and report all symptoms, reactions, abnormalities, and changes in physical and/or mental conditions.
• Administer medications and treatments ordered by physicians.
• Care for and discharge pre‑operative patients according to facility policies.
• Review pre‑operative patient charts for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare the operating room, ensuring equipment and supplies are available and functioning.
• Assist the surgical team by circulating cases, maintaining a sterile environment, performing surgical time‑out, and verifying patient, procedure, and site.
• Communicate effectively with surgeons, anesthesia, and team members during procedures.
• Document intra‑operative care accurately in the medical record.
• Monitor patient safety and respond to changes in condition.
• Handle, label, and dispose specimens correctly.
• Assist with room turnover to maintain efficient case flow.
• Adhere to infection control, safety, and regulatory standards including AORN and facility policies.
• Ensure surgical consent is completed accurately and compare with physician order and schedule.
• Confirm all pre‑operative work‑up (lab, chest X‑ray, EKG, H&P) is in the chart and report abnormal findings.
• Report pertinent pre‑operative information to the OR nurse.
• Obtain and label personal belongings bag; assist patient with OR dress attire.
• Complete registration and pre‑operative worksheets.
• Administer pre‑operative sedation with proper ordering.
• Verify patient allergies and ensure medication safety.
• Document medication details on pre‑operative worksheet.
• Function independently in emergency situations and display proficiency in emergency nursing skills.
• Make logical, quick decisions based on sound judgment.
• Maintain patient and employee privacy and confidentiality.
• Provide psychological support to patients and/or families.
• Build rapport with physicians and medical departments to complete pre‑operative work‑up.
• Maintain competence via continuing education; meet CEU re‑licensure requirements.
• Attend facility in‑services.
• Assist in orientation of new employees as directed.
• Maintain supplies and cleanliness of work environment.
• Report and label malfunctioning or broken equipment.
• Work within facility and departmental safety guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of healthcare product inventory procedures and stock rotation.
• Knowledge of medical terminology related to healthcare products.
• Hands‑on self‑starter; ability to multi‑task and detail‑oriented.
• Strong organization, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to handle large volume of detailed work accurately.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to bend, stoop, lift, and handle supplies.
• Strong interpersonal skills with co‑workers, vendors, and management.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical functions and data entry.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current registered nurse license.
• Current American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certifications.

• Basic Life Support
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support

• Associate’s degree or better.

Requires sitting, standing, bending, and assisting patients in a surgery center environment.

Normal busy environment.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution.
• Life Insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Additional benefits available.

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.

Our organization is committed to going beyond legal requirements to ensure diversity and a multi‑cultural workplace.