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Optim Surgery Center is seeking a PRN Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse for our Savannah location.
Job Requirements:
- Performs physical assessments on patients scheduled for surgery in a timely manner by utilizing all available resources (patient, significant other, medical record, other health professionals, etc.)
- Documents assessment on the pre-op assessment form
- Reports any medical problems to anesthesia, and or preop/PACU manager
- Monitors results of ancillary tests ordered and reports results out of the norm to anesthesia/surgeon
- Make sure patients are NPO
- IV started prior to surgery, antibiotics are hung as ordered
- Assist anesthesia with blocks
- Ensures the site/side is marked by the physician prior to moving to the OR suite
- Administer preop medications and monitor for adverse reactions
- Charts are prepared for the next day
- Maintains patient confidentiality, patient dignity, patient rights, and serves as a patient advocate at all times.
- Provides education for the patient and family regarding procedure, medication, et.
- Performs physical assessments on patients following surgery immediately upon arrival to PACU
- Documents assessment on the PACU form
- Reports any medical problems to anesthesia, surgeon, and or preop/PACU manager
- Monitors vital signs until fully recovered
- Medications given as needed per orders to control pain, nausea, vomiting, etc.
- Patient monitored closely for reaction and complications and steps taken quickly to prevent complications
- Assessments made of reactions and recovery from blocks
- Assessments made of surgical site for swelling, redness, drainage, bleeding, or any other problems
- Surgical post operative calls made
- Performs surgical chart audits
- Maintains patient confidentiality, patient dignity, patient rights, and serves as a patient advocate at all times.
- Provides education for the patient and family regarding procedure, medication, etc.
- Performs all other duties assigned by the preop/PACU Manager.
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Knowledge of principles and practices of Surgery
2. Knowledge of medications
3. Knowledge of common safety measures needed to maintain a safe work environment.
4. Skill in use of various forms of office machines, fax, computer, copy machine.
Education:
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
- Current license as a RN
- Current CPR certification
- Current ACLS and PALS preferred
Optim Offers:
- Competitive Pay
- Company Benefits
- Vacation, Personal, and Sick Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- 401K Plan
