Pre-Op/PACU RN/ PRN
- The Registered nurse is responsible for the application of the nursing process to deliver safe, complete, and high-quality care to all Pre and Post anesthesia patients
- The Registered nurse will provide diligent care to outpatient surgery patients via monitoring, assessment, intervention, and continuous reassessment. The post-anesthesia care unit nurse (PACU nurse) will provide care for post-operative patients recovering from anesthesia, including general, MAC, regional, and local.
- Communicates effectively, conscientiously and frequently with all team members to share information and independently solve problems in a positive, results oriented manner.
- Provide pre- and post-operative instructions and emotional support to patient and, at times, family.
- Maintain and apply the scientific knowledge relevant to the care requirements of the patient with consideration of age specific and developmental needs.
- Attend staff meetings, educational and safety programs.
- Demonstrate organizational skills to facilitate a smooth work flow.
- Demonstrate high quality customer service to our patients, their families, physicians and each other.
- Use effective communication techniques which adhere to common standards of courtesy
- Ophthalmology and pain experience preferred.
Hourly Range: $50 - $66 / hour
Wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience.
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Required Skills
Required Skills:
- Assess patients prior to surgery
- Ensure that operative and informed consents are signed and in order
- Take and record vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for surgical procedure
- Initiate IVs and ensure that patients are informed about the procedure
- Assess patients’ post-operative condition
- Monitor vital signs
- Log all findings in patient’s medical record
- Answer patient questions and ensure they are kept comfortable
- Monitor patients for condition changes and report any changes to the physician
- Perform intervention duties in cases of post-operative emergencies
Required Experience
Education, Training and Experience:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Current California Nursing License
Current BLS and ACLS
Understand principles of aseptic technique and their implementation
Circulating experience preferred, willing to train
- Previous experience working in an ambulatory surgical setting preferred.
USPI complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date.