Registered Nurse Pre-Op/Pacu

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The Pre-operative/PACU Nurse is accountable and responsible for the services provided in the pre-operative and recovery areas. The Pre-operative/PACU Nurse reports to the Director of Nursing.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Maintains quality patient care and patient education, in accordance with written policies and standards of care.

2. Supervises the pre-operative and recovery staff, and spearheads the daily staffing.

3. Ensures adherence to Surgery Center policies, procedures, and safety programs.

4. Maintains clinical skills and knowledge.

5. Performs the orientation of new employees in the pre-operative and recovery areas.

6. Assesses the staff's educational needs and implements a plan to meet these needs.

7. Maintains an adequate inventory of drugs and medical supplies in the pre-operative and recovery areas.

8. Maintains a collegial relationship with physicians to ensure quality patient care.

9. Develops and monitors standards of care.

10. Participates in and monitors quality improvement programs.

11. Fosters a positive environment which promotes staff development and loyalty to the organization.

12. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Current licensure in PA as a Registered Nurse.

2. Progressive work experience in OR/Recovery Room of no less than three (3) years which reflects both clinical and management skills.

3. Current BCLS certification; ACLS certification preferred.

4. Competence in oral and written communication skills.

5. Intermittent physical mobility/activity including walking, standing, sitting, light lifting, pulling and pushing of carts, equipment, etc. Must be able to bend body downward at the waist; be able to kneel.

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement : This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

All employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off

Medical specialties:

• Surgery

Physical setting:

• Outpatient

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pittsburgh, PA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Required)

Work Location: In person