Pre-Op​/PACU Registered Nurse

Description

Salt Creek Surgery Center is seeking a qualified Pre-operative/PACU nurse to administer diligent care to outpatients via monitoring, assessment, intervention and continuous reassessment. This position is primarily geared toward Pre-operative but must be willing an able to float to PACU when needed.

Shift Type: 4 days per week; 10 hours per shift

• Assess, instruct & prepare patients prior to surgery
• Ensure that operative and informed consents are signed and correct
• Take and record vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for surgical procedure
• Initiate IVs and ensure patients are informed about procedure
• Assess patients’ post-operative condition
• Monitor vital signs and other measurements of progress, meeting discharge criteria
• Log all findings in patient files
• Answer patient questions and ensure patient comfort
• Monitor patients for condition changes, reporting any changes to physician
• Perform intervention duties during post-operative emergencies

• Current Illinois Registered Nurse
• BCLS and ACLS certifications required
• Must possess general clinical compentency in acute patient care
• Must demonstrate ability to gather pertinent medical history and provide concise instruction for pre-operative and post-operative care
• Previous ambulatory surgery experience is preferred

We offer excellent pay and benefits. Hours for this position are Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Occasional overtime may be required.