RN Float Pre-Op, PACU

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

Location:

Saint Matthews, KY 40207 (DuPont Surgery Center)

Job Title:

FLOAT RN

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

• 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.
• Provides care and discharges pre‑operative patients according to facility policies.
• Reviews the pre‑operative patient’s chart for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepares the operating room for surgical procedures, ensuring all equipment and supplies are available and functioning properly.
• Assists the surgical team by circulating cases and maintaining a sterile and safe environment.
• Performs surgical time‑out and verifies patient, procedure, and site according to policy.
• Communicates effectively with surgeons, anesthesia, and team members during procedures.
• Documents intraoperative care accurately in the medical record.
• Monitors patient safety throughout the procedure and responds to changes in patient condition.
• Ensures proper handling, labeling, and disposition of specimens.
• Assists with room turnover to maintain efficient case flow.
• Adheres to infection control, safety, and regulatory standards including AORN and facility policies.
• Ascertains surgical consent is completed accurately and compares it to the physician’s order and OR schedule.
• Ascertains all pre‑operative work‑up (lab, chest X‑ray, EKG, H&P) is documented and reports abnormal findings to the anesthesiologist and/or surgeon prior to the scheduled day of surgery.
• Reports pertinent pre‑operative information to the OR nurse.
• Obtains and labels personal belongings bag and assists patient in proper OR dress attire.
• Completes registration form and pre‑operative worksheet.
• Administers pre‑operative sedation following an order.
• Questions allergies and confirms intended action and side effects of medications prior to administration.
• Documents medication administration on the pre‑operative worksheet including dose, time, and method.
• 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 confidentiality while providing psychological support to patients and/or families.
• Maintains rapport with physicians and other medical departments to complete pre‑operative work‑up.
• 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 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.
• Hands‑on, self‑starter with ability to multi‑task, be detail‑oriented, and possess superior organization and communication skills.
• Ability to handle a large volume of detailed work accurately.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
• Superior leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Physical ability to bend, stoop, lift, and handle all supplies.
• Strong ability to interact with co‑workers, vendors, and management consistently and efficiently.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical functions.
• Ability to perform data entry procedures and equipment and supply tracking.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse License.
• Current American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certifications.

Requires sitting, standing, bending, and…