PreOp/PACU Registered Nurse

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)