Registered Nurse, Pre-Op/PACU, per-diem

Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists, PC; Village of North Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists, PC is seeking a Pre-op/PACU RN to support care before and after surgery. The role focuses on preparing patients, monitoring vitals, and collaborating with surgeons and staff to ensure safe perioperative processes.

The successful candidate will have an unrestricted NYS RN license and at least 2 years PACU or critical care experience, with strong communication and decision-making abilities to maintain efficient post-anesthesia flow.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted NYS RN license.
• Minimum 2 years PACU or critical care experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with providers, patients and peers.
• Capable of decision making when applicable.
• Specialized knowledge in perioperative nursing.

Responsibilities

• Assess, instruct & prepare patients prior to surgery.
• Ensure that operative and informed consents are signed and correct.
• Take and record vital statistics to ensure readiness for surgical procedure.
• Assess patients’ post-operative condition.
• Monitor vital signs and progress to ensure discharge criteria.
• Document all findings in patient files.
• Answer patient questions to ensure comfort.
• Monitor patients for condition changes and report to physician.
• Perform intervention duties during post-operative emergencies.
• Gather pertinent medical history and provide pre/post-operative instructions.
• Other responsibilities as needed/assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Perioperative nursing

Decision making

Patient assessment

Education

RN license (NY)

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Pre-op/PACU RN will assist in providing high-quality care during the pre-op and post-op phase of the patient's visit.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess, instruct & prepare patients prior to surgery;
• Ensure that operative and informed consents are signed and correct;
• Take and record vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for surgical procedure;
• Assess patients’ post-operative condition;
• Monitor vital signs and other measurements of progress to ensure patient is meeting discharge criteria;
• Document all findings in patient files;
• Answer patient questions to ensure patient comfort;
• Monitor patients for condition changes, report any changes to physician;
• Perform intervention duties during post-operative emergencies;
• Gather pertinent medical history and provide concise instruction for pre-operative and post-operative care;
• Other responsibilities as needed/assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability to perform the essential functions:

• Current unrestricted NYS RN license;
• Minimum of 2 years previous PACU or critical care experience required;
• Ability to effectively communicate with providers, patients and peers;
• Candidate must demonstrate aptitude for maintaining pace of abbreviated patient encounters, keeping flow to reasonable time frame in post-operative care;
• Specialized knowledge, skill and abilities in perioperative nursing;
• Capable of decision making when applicable.

OTHER INFORMATION

• Valid driver’s license and vehicle to travel as needed