RN - Pre-Op FT

Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services; Gibson City (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services is seeking two full-time registered nurses to perform pre-operative physical assessments for surgical patients. The positions require 36 hours per week, with shifts from 4:30 am to 5:00 pm, and will report to the Director of Pre-op Services.

Candidates should have a peri-operative background and ACLS/PALS certification. Responsibilities include reviewing histories, performing assessments, coordinating transfers with the OR, and handing off communication

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a strong background in peri-operative surgical services.
• Knowledge of anesthesia, medications and side effects.
• ACLS/PALS certification.
• Excellent computer and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review of patient history and pre-operative chart.
• Completion of patient physical assessment.
• Completion of intra departmental transfer sheet and assessment flow chart.
• Communication with O.R. staff regarding patient transfer.
• Conducts verbal or written hand off communication with O.R. staff.

Skills

ACLS/PALS certification

Excellent communication skills

Excellent computer skills

Education

RN licensure

Peri-operative surgical experience

Job description

HOURS & SHIFT REQUIREMENTS: Two Full Time positions available. 36 hours per week. 4:30 am – 5:00 pmGENERAL SUMMARYPre-operative physical assessment of the surgical patient to include, but not limited to, vital signs, head to toe assessment including auscultation of lungs, heart sounds, abdominal, circulation and peripheral I.V. starts. Review pre-op history and complete assessment flow chart. Physical transportation of patient via wheelchair or cart to surgical holding area.GIBSON AREA HOSPITAL & HEALTH SERVICES MISSION STATEMENTTo provide personalized, professional healthcare services to the residents of the Communities we serve.PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES1. Review of patient history and pre-operative chart.2. Completion of patient physical assessment.3. Completion of intra departmental transfer sheet and assessment flow chart.4. Communication with O.R. staff regarding patient transfer.5. Conducts verbal or written hand off communication with O.R. staff.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS1. Communication for extended periods of time with patients and family.2. Time constraints are a source of pressure due to require turn-around time monitoring.3. Will work in an office with co-workers where traffic may be constant, subjecting your work to interruptions, which can produce stress and fatigue.4. Ability to physically transfer patients via wheelchair, stretcher to stretcher with use of slider board if needed, with or without other staff’s assistance.5. Physical strength to perform the following lifting tasks:• Floor to waist - 40 pounds• 14” to waist - 50 pounds• Waist to shoulder - 30 pounds• Shoulder to overhead - 10 pounds• Carry 40 pounds 30 feet• Push 40 pounds/force 30 feet• Pull 40 pounds/force 10 feet• Carry 20# away from body for 30ftREPORTING RELATIONSHIPReports to the Director of Pre-op Services.EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED1. Registered Nurse with a strong background in peri-operative surgical services.2. Knowledge of surgical procedures offered at GAHHS.3. Knowledge of anesthesia, medications and side effects.4. Excellent computer skills.5. Excellent communication skills.6. ACLS/PALS certification.7. Excellent physical assessment skills.INFECTION EXPOSURE RISK LEVELCategory I – Maximal Risk - This job usually involves contact with patient or patient specimens. Exposure to blood, body fluids and tissue is possible. The Hepatitis B vaccine shall be made availableWORKING CONDITIONS1. Time constraints are a source of pressure due to required turn-around time monitoring.2. Direct patient care with many adverse or hazardous working conditions. There is exposure to noises and personal space is limited.3. Will work in an environment where traffic may be constant, subjecting your work to interruptions, which can produce stress and fatigue.