RN Pre Op PACU

United Surgical Partners International; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

United Surgical Partners International seeks a Registered Nurse for the RN Pre Op PACU PRN role in Gilbert, Arizona. Under the supervision of the Clinical Director, the role involves providing nursing care to patients during surgical procedures, ensuring their safety and managing transitions between pre-op, operating room, and PACU. Candidates must have at least 1-3 years of nursing experience in PreOp/PACU or Critical Care and hold a current BLS, ALS, and PALS certification.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1-3 years' previous experience in PreOp/PACU or Critical Care.
• Current BLS, ALS, and PALS certification required.
• Must possess a strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care ensuring patient safety during procedures.
• Assist in carrying out safe aseptic techniques.
• Perform assessments of patients for specific nursing care needs.
• Monitor patients transferring from PreOP to OR to PACU.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Understanding of aseptic techniques

Ability to handle instruments correctly

Capability to function efficiently as a member of surgical/procedural team

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Registered Nurse with an unrestricted license

Job description

RN Pre Op PACU PRN

Mountain View Surgery Center at Gilbert

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Clinical Director and Clinical Manager, this position provides nursing care to ensure the safety of the patient during their procedure in the surgical suite or procedure room. This position also accompanies and monitors the patient as he or she transfers from PreOP to OR to PACU.

Responsibilities

• Direct and assist in carrying out safe aseptic techniques and procedures
• Supervise and directs the activities of surgical technician and supporting personnel as necessary
• Perform assessments of patients for specific nursing care needs
• Checks room for needed supplies and prepares room for specific patient and procedure
• Assist in transporting patients to operating room/procedure room and checks patient record for appropriate pre-op preparation and procedures (i.e. lab, x-ray, appropriate permits)
• Performs clean up following procedures, as well as general housekeeping duties
• Sets up operating room/procedure room with all necessary equipment an supplies
• Participates in on-going committees and other educational programs to enhance patient care
• Reviews physicians’ preference cards and updates as needed
• Performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts and documentation of same as applicable.
• Ability to maintain sterile field throughout the surgical procedure
• General familiarity of medical terminology as it pertains to anatomy and surgical procedures for an operating room
• Strong communication skills and ability to promote departmental relationships to ensure continuity of care
• Ability to handle instruments correctly and checks for cleanliness and proper working condition
• Capability to function efficiently as a member of surgical/procedural team

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse with an unrestricted license in the state
• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Must have at least 1-3 years' previous experience in PreOp/PACU or Critical Care. Previous experience in an ambulatory surgical center strongly preferred
• Must have current BLS, ALS and PALS
• Must possess a strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient
• Understanding of aseptic techniques and their implementation
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing condition of the patient when needed