POSITION SUMMARY: IN ADDITION TO THE GENERAL DUTIES PERFORMED BY ANY R.N., THE PRE-OP/PACU NURSE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DELIVERY OF QUALITY PROFESSIONAL NURSING CARE TO THE PERI-ANESTHESIA PATIENT.  HE/SHE ASSISTS IN MAINTAINING THE OVERALL FUNCTION OF THE RECOVERY ROOM AND  THE PRE-OP AREA. 

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Assesses and maintains adequate ventilation

2. Assesses and maintains hemostats and circulation

3. Assesses level of consciousness and promotes activity

4. Insures Safety and Comfort

5. Attends to spiritual and emotional needs

6. Promotes continuity of care, etc

7. Recognizes signs and symptoms of post-anesthesia complications

Required Skills

Professional

1. Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

2. Currently licensed to practice in state of Michigan

3. Participation in continuing education progra

4. Two (2) year general duty experiene

5. One (1) year ICU or Recovery Room experiene

6. Current ACLS or completion of ACLS prior to annual evaluation; PALS as assigned

 PERSONAL

1. Maintains good physical and emotional health
2. Ability to assess and provide for needs of patients who may be unable to communicate
3. Ability to observe closely and accurately
4. Ability to communicate well with others
5. Able to work well in emergency situations
6. Maintains neat professional appearance

Required Experience

Previous experience in an ambulatory surgical setting

• Previous experience working in an ambulatory surgical setting preferred.