Preop/ PACU Registered Nurse (PRN)

Surgery Partners; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an RN - Preop/PACU Registered Nurse PRN to provide high-quality nursing care in a same-day surgery setting. The role involves assessing patient needs, administering medications, and ensuring safety and comfort for patients before and after surgery. Ideal candidates will possess a nursing degree, current RN license, and relevant certifications, along with strong communication and decision-making skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Current RN license and certifications (BLS, ACLS, PALS).
• Ability to assess and implement nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Assists in nursing care for pre-operative and post-operative patients.
• Monitors patient conditions and administers medications.
• Maintains patient safety and infection control.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Patient education

Customer service

Emergency decision-making

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Current Registered Nurse License

Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications

Job description

Job Title: RN - Preop/ PACU Registered Nurse PRN

Essential Functions:

Assists in the provision of nursing care to patients in a same-day surgery setting. Assumes total responsibility for patient care in accordance with physician’s orders and center policies. Monitors and controls the use of supplies and ensures patient safety and infection control efforts.

Supervision Received:

Clinical Manager/Administrator

Education/Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current Registered Nurse License
• Current American Heart Assn. BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Assesses, develops, and implements total nursing care for pre-operative and post-operative patients
• Records and reports symptoms, reactions, abnormalities, and changes in physical and/or mental conditions of post-operative patients
• Administers medications and treatments ordered by physicians
• Cares for and discharges post-operative patients according to facility policies
• Able to accurately assess the need for pain and/or nausea medication
• An order always precedes medication administration
• Knows intended actions and side effects of medications
• Documents medication administration
• Maintains patient and employee privacy and confidentiality
• Provides patient education and high-quality customer service
• Provides psychological support to patients and/or families
• Maintains rapport with co-workers, management, physicians, allied health staff, and sales reps
• Admits patients to the pre-operative area
• Performs routine stocking of medications and supplies
• Able to clean bays between patient use
• Functions independently in emergency situations
• Able to make quick, logical decisions based on sound judgment
• Maintains competence through continuing education and meets CEU re-licensure requirements
• Assists in orientation of new employees with current departmental policies
• Acts as a resource for new employees
• Maintains supplies and cleanliness in the work environment
• Starts IVs

This description provides basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions may change as needs evolve.