RN - PRE-OP/PACU - FULL TIME

JumpStart Games; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

JumpStart Games is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse to plan and deliver comprehensive nursing care for ambulatory surgical patients, in both preoperative and postoperative phases.

The role requires a Florida RN license, at least one year in PACU or critical care, and current CPR/ACLS/PALS certifications. You will collaborate with anesthesia, surgical teams and postoperative recovery staff to ensure safe patient care and timely discharge.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Registered Nursing.
• Active Florida RN license.
• Minimum of one year experience in PACU or Critical Care.
• Current CPR, ACLS and PALS certification.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, direct and evaluate nursing care for the surgical patient in preoperative and postoperative periods.
• Perform pre-admission assessment, provide pre instructions, and relay medical history to the anesthesiologist as needed.
• Coordinate with reception and OR/Endoscopic rooms; prepare medications for blocks or local injections; follow admission protocols.
• Assess patient’s condition on admission and discharge; document in PACU records.
• Monitor vital signs and ECG; document patient progress in PACU.
• Administer medications and IVs; maintain dispensing records; monitor for adverse reactions.
• Assist Physician with sterile/non-sterile dressing changes and related procedures.
• Provide reassurance to patients; give post-op instructions for discharge.
• Ensure follow-up appointment is scheduled; provide respiratory support and emergency interventions as needed.
• Know and maintain crash cart and safety procedures; restock unit; maintain clean, safe environment.
• Perform other duties as deemed necessary.

Skills

Critical Care

PACU Experience

Education

RN License (Florida)

Graduate of Accredited School of Registered Nursing

Tools

CPR Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

• Responsible for the planning, executing, directing and evaluating the nursing care given to the surgical patient by assuming the preoperative role. The role is defined as the pre-operative and the post-operative period. May have contact with the patient in each phase of the surgical experience. The responsibility includes the preparation, assembly and organization of the environment, equipment and supplies necessary to perform the activities necessary for the preparation and the recovery of the ambulatory surgical patient.
• Participates in the preparation of the patient for surgery. Performs the pre-admission assessment either over the telephone or in person. Provides pre instructions. Ascertains that all appropriate data is in the patient’s record prior to admission or immediately following admission and prior to procedural intervention. Communicates abnormal and/or extensive medical history to the anesthesiologist as soon as discovered.
• Maintains communication with reception area and OR/Endoscopic rooms to assure efficient movement of patients. Assists with the preparation of medications for blocks and/or local injections. Admits the patient in the pre-op area and follows the admission protocols.
• Receives patient from OR/Endoscopic rooms and assesses patient's condition on admission and discharge, and documents on PACU records.
• Observes and monitors the post-op/procedure patient by taking vital signs, EKG and documenting patient’s progress while in PACU.
• Administers medications, IV’s and treatments; maintain records regarding dispensing of it; observes patient’s reaction and acts appropriately in the event of adverse reactions.
• Performs/assists Physician in sterile and non-sterile dressing changes and other procedures as requested.
• Assures patient that he/she is not, and will not be, left alone in the Recovery Areas. Provides a summary of Post-op instructions to patient to discharge from the unit.
• Makes sure patient has follow-up appointment before being discharges; if ordered by the physician. Gives immediate respiratory assistance or support, including use of AMBU bag, airways, and endotracheal tubes; administers CPR; assists with defibrillation, and performs venipuncture, in emergency situations.
• Knows and maintains Code Blue/crash cart. Recognizes and utilizes safety precautions and procedures. Remains familiar with equipment and supplies, including function, location, and upkeep. Assists in restocking unit as needed. Maintain a comfortable, orderly, clear, safe environment in the Recovery Area.
• Performs other duties as deemed necessary.

Description

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the planning, executing, directing and evaluating the nursing care given to the surgical patient by assuming the preoperative role. The role is defined as the pre-operative and the post-operative period. May have contact with the patient in each phase of the surgical experience. The responsibility includes the preparation, assembly and organization of the environment, equipment and supplies necessary to perform the activities necessary for the preparation and the recovery of the ambulatory surgical patient.
• Participates in the preparation of the patient for surgery. Performs the pre-admission assessment either over the telephone or in person. Provides pre instructions. Ascertains that all appropriate data is in the patient’s record prior to admission or immediately following admission and prior to procedural intervention. Communicates abnormal and/or extensive medical history to the anesthesiologist as soon as discovered.
• Maintains communication with reception area and OR/Endoscopic rooms to assure efficient movement of patients. Assists with the preparation of medications for blocks and/or local injections. Admits the patient in the pre-op area and follows the admission protocols.
• Receives patient from OR/Endoscopic rooms and assesses patient's condition on admission and discharge, and documents on PACU records.
• Observes and monitors the post-op/procedure patient by taking vital signs, EKG and documenting patient’s progress while in PACU.
• Administers medications, IV’s and treatments; maintain records regarding dispensing of it; observes patient’s reaction and acts appropriately in the event of adverse reactions.
• Performs/assists Physician in sterile and non-sterile dressing changes and other procedures as requested.
• Assures patient that he/she is not, and will not be, left alone in the Recovery Areas. Provides a summary of Post-op instructions to patient to discharge from the unit.
• Makes sure patient has follow-up appointment before being discharges; if ordered by the physician. Gives immediate respiratory assistance or support, including use of AMBU bag, airways, and endotracheal tubes; administers CPR; assists with defibrillation, and performs venipuncture, in emergency situations.
• Knows and maintains Code Blue/crash cart. Recognizes and utilizes safety precautions and procedures. Remains familiar with equipment and supplies, including function, location, and upkeep. Assists in restocking unit as needed. Maintain a comfortable, orderly, clear, safe environment in the Recovery Area.
• Performs other duties as deemed necessary.

Requirements

Requirements

Required Education and Experience: Graduate of an accredited School of Registered Nursing. Active Florida RN license. Minimum of One (1) year experience in PACU or Critical Care. Current CPR, ACLS and PALC certification.