Job Information
OrthoNY RN, Pre-Op/PACU in Clifton Park, New York
Join the OrthoNY team as a 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! Enjoy a Monday through Friday schedule with 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.
Qualifications
Current unrestricted NYS RN license;
Minimum of 2 years previous PACU or critical care experience required;
Ability to effectively communicate with providers, patients and peers;
Candidate must demonstrate aptitude for maintaining pace of abbreviated patient encounters, keeping flow to reasonable time frame in post-operative care;
Specialized knowledge, skill and abilities in perioperative nursing;
Capable of decision making when applicable.
Other Information
Ability to travel to various OrthoNY locations if needed. Reliable transportation is essential.
Schedules are Monday through Friday; No weekends, holidays, or on-call.
Monday-Friday 40 hours per week