Pre / Post Registered Nurse

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Pre / Post RN for our team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate responsibility and accountability to facilitate a safe and well functioning environment. This role is critical in ensuring patient safety before and after surgical procedures, and collaborating with other staff to assure an efficient workflow of cases.

Summary : Assesses, provides, and coordinates patient care, educates patients and their family members, and provides emotional support to patients and their family members. Executes medical regimens prescribed by a licensed physician, dentist or other licensed health care provider legally authorized under the NYS Education Department and in accordance with NYS Department of Health regulations. Adheres to current policies and standards of practice by performing the following duties.

The Preop / admitting nurse provides nursing care to patients being admitted for surgery. The nursing role during this phase focuses on assessing, identifying and solving nursing care and any preop problems. The nurse is responsible for starting and monitoring IV's, administering preop medications and performing preop instruction and explanation of surgical procedures. The nurse assists anesthesia with nerve blocks.

The PACU nurse provides nursing care to patients returning from surgery. The nursing role focuses on assisting the patient through the transition from an anesthetized state to an awake condition. The nurse is responsible for assisting and maintaining adequate ventilation, hemostasis and circulation; assessing vital signs, level of consciousness, providing pain management and ensuring the safety of the patient until discharged from the facility.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates professional responsibility in implementing the nursing process.
• Provides a safe environment.
• Manages and communicates patient information in a timely manner.
• Monitors, records, and reports symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
• Communicate with family on discharge instructions and assist patient to be safely discharged.
• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records including :

Allergies

Vital signs

Follows appropriate preop admitting policies / procedures

Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education / Experience :

Associate or BSN Degree and 2-3 years' experience and / or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must hold BLS / ACLS certifications.

Language Ability :

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Math Ability :

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability :

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills :

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of in-house applications.

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals, and blood borne pathogens.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; wal k and talk or hear.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and productive workplace, [Company Name] requires all final candidates for employment to successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening prior to hire. These screenings are conducted in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), applicable federal, state, and local laws, including New York State regulations.

Background Check : May include verification of employment history, education, professional licenses, and a criminal history check. A prior conviction does not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment. Each case will be evaluated individually in accordance with Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law.

Drug Screening : Pre-employment drug screening is conducted through Kaleida Health.

Consent Requirement : Candidates must provide written authorization before any background check or drug screening is initiated. Results will be kept confidential and used solely for employment-related decisions.

Additional Information : Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of all required screenings. Candidates will be provided with a copy of their rights under the FCRA and any applicable local laws.