COLORADO PREMIER SURGERY CENTER AT GREEN is a joint commission accredited ambulatory surgery center specializing in pain management procedures. We are a committed team determined to provide excellent patient care and patient satisfaction.

We are to looking for a full-time PreOP/PACU RN to Join our team! 

PRE OP/ PACU RN JOB SUMMARY: 

PRE-OPERATIVE DUTIES

• Manage patients’ admission processes to preoperative department
• Assess the status of patients’ health in pre-op and ensure accuracy of identification wristband
• Ensure that operative and informed consents are in order
• Determine the surgeon and procedure being carried out
• Take and record vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for surgical procedure
• Initiate IVs and ensure that patients are informed about the procedure and attending medical staff

POST-OPERATIVE DUTIES

• Assess patients’ condition after a surgery has been performed
• Ensure that all vitals are within normal range
• Log all findings in patients’ files
• Answer patients’ questions and ensure that they are kept comfortable
• Make sure that all relevant IVs are in check
• Develop individualized care plans based on each individual patient’s condition
• Ensure that the all nursing activities are carried out in accordance to individual patient care plan
• Monitor patients for condition changes and report any changes to the doctor
• Initiate patient education programs to ensure that both patients and families are educated on procedures and medications
• Determine when patients are ready to be moved to their rooms
• Perform intervention duties in cases of post-operative emergencies
• Record sedation levels and body temperature
• Manage blood and fluid transfusions and draw specimens
• Ensure that the post-operative space is clean and sanitized
• Change bandages and dress surgical wounds

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Must be a Registered Nurse with an unrestricted license in the state of Colorado
• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Must have at least 2-5 years' previous experience in PreOP/PACU
• PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IN AN AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER STRONGLY PREFERRED
• Must have current BLS, ALS and PALS
• Must possess a strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient
• Understanding of aseptic techniques and their implementation
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing condition of the patient when needed
• Must be an excellent team player and have the ability to communicate with staff, patients and physicians

 WEBSITE: http://coloradopremier-greenwood.com/

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Required Skills Required Experience

• Previous experience working in an ambulatory surgical setting preferred.