RN, Pre-Op / PACU

Job Description

Job Description

Join the OrthoNY team as a per diem Pre-Op / PACU RN and play a crucial role in providing high-quality care before and after surgery. You’ll prepare patients for surgery, assess their post-operative condition, monitor vital signs, and ensure they meet discharge criteria.

If you are an experienced PACU or critical care nurse or are looking to learn more, apply today!

No weekends, holidays, or on-call requirements.

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.

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