Division/Department:

Ambulatory Surgery Center/RN

Location:

Albany

Job Title:

RN, Pre-op/ PACU

Reports to:

Clinical Nurse Manager

Grade: $36.00- $54.00 per hour based on experience

Type of position:

Part Time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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;

• Other responsibilities as needed/assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current 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;

• Candidate must demonstrate ability to gather pertinent medical history and provide concise instruction for pre-operative and post-operative care;

• Specialized knowledge, skill and abilities in perioperative nursing;

• Capable of decision making when applicable.

OTHER INFORMATION

• Schedules are Monday through Friday; No weekends, holidays, or on-call.