Pre-Op RN: Patient Advocate & Perioperative Care (PRN)

Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital; Alexandria (LA); Presencial; USD 39 000 - 52 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital is seeking a PRN Pre-op Registered Nurse to advocate for patients and coordinate continuity of care across the surgical team. You will work with the Pre-op Nurse Manager to ensure quality preoperative care for geriatric, adult, pediatric, and adolescent patients.

Responsibilities include preparing the pre-op area, assessing patients, starting IVs, confirming meds and histories, and teaching patients about the perioperative process.

Qualificações

• Degree from accredited nursing program.
• Licensure as registered nurse. Current PALS and ACLS certification
• Minimum of 1 years work experience as a staff nurse preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Open Pre-op area for the day and readies the area.
• Assess physical and emotional needs of patients and provide nursing interventions.
• Document allergies, home medications, dentures/glasses, and medical history.
• Verify consent and operative side; assure laterality per policy.
• Start IVs and follow anesthesia protocol for fluids and catheter size.
• Respect patient privacy and dignity; assist with undressing as needed.
• Perform pre-operative instruction and explain perioperative experience.
• Review health history and preoperative orders with physician/anesthesiologist.
• Carry out pre-operative orders for testing and notify physician of critical results.
• Prepare and restock the Pre-Op area for the following day.
• Follow facility Standards of Behavior and complete education assignments.

Conhecimentos

RN (Registered Nurse)

PALS Certification

ACLS Certification

Patient Advocacy

Formação académica

Nursing degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital is seeking a PRN Pre-op Registered Nurse to advocate for patients and coordinate continuity of care across the surgical team. You will work with the Pre-op Nurse Manager to ensure quality preoperative care for geriatric, adult, pediatric, and adolescent patients.

Responsibilities include preparing the pre-op area, assessing patients, starting IVs, confirming meds and histories, and teaching patients about the perioperative process.