About this role
PreOp/PACU Registered Nurse
Deer Valley Surgical and Endoscopy Surgery Center, a beautiful state-of-the-art free-standing ambulatory surgery center located in Phoenix, AZ is seeking experienced PreOp/PACU Registered Nurses.
The PreOp/PACU Registered Nurse, under minimal supervision, performs a variety of duties in the department as a member of the team. Major responsibilities include preparing patients for surgery and providing care for patients post operatively.
Specialties: Orthopedics, ENT, urology, general, plastics, podiatry,
Essential skills:
Pre-operative duties include but are not limited to:
· Manage patients’ admission processes to preoperative department
· Assess the status of patients’ health in pre-op and ensure accuracy of patient identification
· Ensure that operative and informed consents are accurate for the procedure scheduled
· Complete admission assessment and record vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for surgical procedure
· Initiate IVs and administer preoperative medications as ordered
Post-operative duties include but are not limited to:
· Assess patients’ condition after a surgery has been performed
· Ensure that all vitals are within normal range
· Develop individualized care plans based on each individual patient’s condition
· Ensure that the all nursing activities are carried out in accordance to individual patient care plan
· Monitor patients for condition changes and report any changes to the surgeon and/or anesthesiologist
· Initiate patient education programs to ensure that both patients and families are educated on procedures and medications
· Determine when patients are ready for discharge based on discharge criteria
· Perform intervention duties in cases of post-operative emergencies
Skills and Requirements:
· Must be a Registered Nurse with an unrestricted license in the state of Arizona
· Minimum 1-year previous experience in PreOP/PACU
· Previous experience in an ambulatory surgical center strongly preferred
· Current BLS upon hire. ACLS and PALS with 30 days of hire.
· Must possess a strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient
· Must be an excellent team player and have the ability to communicate with staff, patients and physicians
Benefits
* 401(k)
Medical Specialty:
* Surgery
Physical Setting:
* Outpatient
Work Location: In person