The Preop/PACU RN provides comprehensive nursing care to pediatric patients in an ambulatory surgical setting, including pre-operative preparation and post-operative monitoring. They are responsible for assessing patient status, administering medications, and assisting physicians during surgical procedures.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited school of nursing with a current state RN license and at least one year of experience in pediatric surgical patient care. Required certifications include CPR and PALS (or ACLS), with proficiency in EPIC documentation preferred.
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Job description
Job title: Preop/PACU RN (PRN)
General summary of duties
Assists in the provision of nursing care to pediatric patients in an Ambulatory Surgical Center setting. Assumes total responsibility for patient care in accordance with the physician's orders and center's policies.
Demonstrates ability to assess pediatric patient status on admission to the preop area, the operating room, and/or the PACU area and on a continuing basis.
Utilizes the nursing process for patient assessment, problem identification, and any interventions.
Prepares patients for surgical procedures.
Physiologically monitors patients during procedures as required.
Administers and documents medications, solutions, and treatments as prescribed.
Assists physicians with examinations, procedures, or other patient care activities.
Monitors and controls the environment.
Provides equipment and supplies in a cost-effective manner based on the patient’s needs.
Provides timely, accurate, and complete documentation.
Respects patient’s rights
Participates in patient/family teaching based on the developmental age of the pediatric patient.
Performs actions that demonstrate accountability.
Follows established infection control policies and procedures.
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in various programs, in-services, workshops, and meetings.
Maintains competencies to function in the RN role within specific area. (Ex. Preop, OR, and Pacu).
Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills which promote a positive environment, teamwork and loyalty to the organization.
Maintains a collegial relationship with physicians to ensure quality patient care.
In accordance with the ambulatory surgery center philosophy, presents behaviors and actions which create a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, physicians, vendors, and Surgery Center staff.
Demonstrates behaviors and actions which support the mission, goals and operations of the Surgery Center that also contribute to continuous service improvement.
Benefits
Life Insurance
Health Savings Account
401(k) retirement plan
Exhibits flexibility, adapting readily to changes in the work environment and/or work schedule.
Maintains a positive attitude, even during periods of stress and challenge.
Maintains positive attendance and communicates in advance any absences from work.
Requirements
Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing; current state RN License.
CPR required.
PALS required or within the first 90 days of employment.
ACLS in lieu of PALS
Minimum one year in pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative surgical pediatric patient care.
Pediatric expreience preferred
EPIC experience preferred
Benefits
Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
Life Insurance
401(k) retirement plan with a company match
And more!
Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity
Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.
