Registered Nurse Perianesthesia

Riverview Health; Westfield (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverview Health in Indiana is seeking a Perianesthesia Nurse to care for patients before and after anesthesia. The role focuses on medical management, rapid response to emergencies, and ensuring safe recovery with thorough documentation.

Ideal candidates have PACU or ambulatory surgery experience, a current Indiana RN license, and certifications like ACLS/BLS. Strong assessment skills and ability to educate patients are essential in this team-based environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; bachelor preferred.
• Two years PACU or ambulatory surgery experience minimum.
• CAPA/CPAN is preferred.
• Active Indiana RN license required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient for surgery; initiate chart and assessments; confirm procedure/site; start IV and document care.
• Provide post-anesthesia instructions to patient and family.
• Coordinate patient care with other disciplines to ensure continuity of care.
• Monitor recovery and vitals (HR, BP, temp, resp).
• Assess for adverse reactions to anesthesia and respond appropriately.
• Educate patients on anesthesia risks and post-procedure care and discharge.
• Provide orientation/training to new employees as assigned.
• Assist with CLIA-related point-of-care testing as required.
• Support area financial management by monitoring supply usage and waste.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

PACU experience

CAPA/CPAN

ACLS

BLS

Critical care

Patient assessment

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Summary

The Perianesthesia Nurse is a registered nurse responsible for the care of patients being prepared to undergo, or recovering from, anesthesia. The Perianesthesia Nurse is tasked with the medical management of each patient and has the skill and knowledge to address critical medical emergencies pre- and post-surgery.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare patient for surgery or procedure. Ensure the patient chart is initiated, complete the patient assessment, confirm the procedure and/or surgical site, initiate patient IV, perform ordered labs, dispense ordered preop medications and fully document all information and care provided.
• Provide instructions to patient and support persons as to what to expect throughout the surgery process.
• Coordinate patient care needs with other disciplines to ensure continuity of care.
• Monitor patient recovery from anesthesia and medical procedures. Regularly monitor and record patient vital signs, including heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration rate.
• Constantly assess patient for adverse reactions to the anesthesia and respond appropriately.
• Educate each patient on the potential for reactions or side effects of anesthesia. Provide post-procedure discharge instructions to the patient and authorized patient representative that include physical, psychological, social, safety and educational and needs of the patient.
• Provide orientation and training of new employees as assigned.
• Function as testing personnel under CLIA1988 regulations as they relate to point of care testing as required.
• Assist with the financial management of the designated area(s) by monitoring supply usage and waste.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

• Minimum: Associate Degree as a Registered Nurse from an accredited school of nursing
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree as a Registered Nurse from an accredited school of nursing

Experience Requirements

• Minimum: Two (2) years previous ambulatory surgery, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), critical care and/or strong medical/surgical nursing experience
• Preferred: Five (5) or more years of above experience with Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA) or Certified Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN).

License/Certification Requirement

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• Registered Nurse valid to practice in the state of Indiana by date of hire or transfer to the position.
• Basic Life Safety (American Heart Association)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (American Heart Association)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course Certification

Education

• Associates or better in Nursing
• Bachelors or better in Nursing

Licenses & Certifications

• ACLS
• Registered Nurse
• BLS- Basic Life Support

Preferred

• ENPC
• PALS

Equal Opportunity Employer

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