Registered Nurse PreOp - PACU

## Description

**Pre-Op - PACU Registered Nurse**

**Schedule:** Full-Time

Join our compassionate healthcare team as Pre-Op - PACU Registered Nurse, where you will play a pivotal role in a patient’s admission to the facility, comprehensive pre-operative care, immediate post-operative care, and stabilization for return to the home environment.

Why Join Our Team

• Competitive pay with opportunities for growth
• Flexible scheduling options
• Supportive leadership and team-oriented culture
• Meaningful role with direct patient impact
• Training and advancement opportunities within healthcare operations

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient assessments prior to surgical procedures, ensuring all pre-operative requirements are met.
• Review patient's medical history and verify surgical consent forms and necessary documentation.
• Administer prescribed medications and intravenous fluids as per pre-operative protocols.
• Educate patients and their families about the surgical process, expected outcomes, and post-operative care instructions.
• Monitor patients' vital signs and report any abnormalities to the surgical team.
• Prepare and maintain a sterile environment in the pre-operative area.
• Ensure all surgical equipment and supplies are available and functioning properly prior to procedures.
• Provide emotional support to patients and families, addressing any concerns or questions they might have.
• Document all patient interactions, assessments, and interventions accurately in the medical records.
• Participate in continuous education and training sessions to stay updated with the latest nursing practices in pre-op and PACU care.
• Follow hospital policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety and quality care.
• Assist in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) as needed, monitoring patients as they recover from anesthesia.

## Qualifications

Qualifications

• Education: Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Licenses/Certification: Required: Registered Nurse in the State. Current BLS, ACLS and PALS
• Experience: Minimum two years in an operating room setting in a hospital or ASC.