Pre-Op-PACU - Full-Time

Clarkstonsurgerycenter

Clarkston (MI)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental Insurance

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Clarkston Surgery Center in Michigan is seeking an experienced RN for PACU recovery room duties. The role involves delivering high-quality post-anesthesia care, maintaining airway and ventilation, monitoring vitals, and ensuring patient safety and comfort in the recovery phase.

In addition to clinical care, emphasis is placed on communication with families and coordination of ongoing post-op plans. The ideal candidate holds a Michigan RN license, ACLS/PALS, and 2–5 years of related ICU/ER or

Qualifications

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing currently licensed to practice in Michigan
Participation in continuing education programs
Two (2) year general duty experience
One (1) year ICU/ER or Recovery Room experience
Current ACLS; PALS as assigned
Years Of Experience: 2+ to 5 Years
Working knowledge of SIS-Complete (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Renders professional quality care to post-anesthesia patients in the PACU, based on knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan
Demonstrates knowledge and skill to provide patient care appropriate to the age of the patient served
Assesses and maintains adequate ventilation and airway patency; oral airway as needed
Assesses and maintains hemostats and circulation; monitor vitals and dressings; ensure drains/tubes patent
Assesses level of consciousness and promotes activity; orient patient to time/place post-op
Ensures safety and comfort; assess need for analgesia
Attends to spiritual and emotional needs; provides emotional support and explains procedures
Promotes continuity of care; obtain OR report and include family; follow-up calls
Recognizes post-anesthesia complications (shock, respiratory issues)

Skills

Good physical health

Assess patient needs communication

Observe closely

Communication with others

Emergency readiness

Neat professional appearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Clarkston Surgery Center is an established ambulatory surgery center (ASC) in operation since 2009. The staff of this ASC are highly-trained professionals, who are committed to creating and working in a positive environment. Clarkston Surgery Center provides the highest level of surgical services. The staff works to continuously improve quality and service by focusing on the processes that are important in meeting the needs of patients and their families and physicians on staff at the facility.

In addition to the general duties performed by any R.N./L.V.N., the nurse in the Recovery room is responsible for the delivery of quality professional nursing care to the post-anesthesia patient. He/She assists in maintaining the overall function of the recovery room and assists in the pre-op area as needed.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Renders professional quality care to post-anesthesia patients in the PACU, based upon knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span. Demonstrates knowledge and skill necessary to provide patient care appropriate to the age of the patient served.

Assesses and maintains adequate ventilation:
- Determines and maintains patency of airway, inserts oral airway as needed
- Suctions prn
- Encourages patient to deep breathe and cough
- Observes respiration's for adequate rate, depth, and exchange.
- Observes for cyanosis
Assesses and maintains hemostats and circulation:
- Checks vital signs per policy and procedures
- Observes dressings for bleeding or drainage
- Makes sure all drains and/or tubes are patent
- Reports any deviations in heart rate, rhythm and blood pressure to the physician
Assesses level of consciousness and promotes activity:
- Frequently orients patient to time and place and that surgery is over
- Assesses sensory and motor response - is patient awake, talking, or moving
Insures Safety and Comfort:
- Assures patient is not a "falling risk" at all times
- Assists patient to progressive recovery room only when patient is stable
- Assess need for an administering pain medications as indicated
Attends to spiritual and emotional needs
- Gives emotional support
- Explains all procedures
- Respects individual religious practices
Promotes continuity of care, etc.
- Obtains report from OR personnel
- Includes family member in plan of post op care, considers growth and developmental needs of family members during each interaction
- Performs follow-up call to all patients
Recognizes signs and symptoms of post-anesthesia complication
- Recognizes shock
- Recognizes respiratory complications resulting from anesthesia
- Any post-op complications relating to specific surgery

Required Skills:

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

Job Location: In-person. Clarkston, MI

Requirements Include:

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing currently licensed to practice in the state of Michigan
Participation in continuing education programs
Two (2) year general duty experience
One (1) year ICU/ER or Recovery Room experience
Current ACLS; PALS as assigned
Years Of Experience: 2+ to 5 Years
Working knowledge of SIS-Complete (Preferred)

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