Job Description
Registered Nurse - PACU
Washington DC
Pay From $52 per hour
MUST:
Experienced Registered Nurse
3 plus years of experience
Experience working in a surgery center
Working with GI, Orthopedic, Spine cases, Sports medicine
Certifications valid Registered Nurse License in District of Columbia.
Valid BLS
ACLS
Pre-op / Pacu experience
Must possess sound judgment, good communication and business acumen skills
DUTIES:
The Registered Nurse pre-op/pacu will be responsible for the following:
Prepare for arrival of patients to the surgery center by ensuring that proper supplies and equipment are available.
Review the patient chart and health history to assure that the necessary pre-operative evaluations have been completed. Ensure that consent form has been signed.
Admit and prepare patients for surgery. Provide ongoing information to the patient and his caregiver to assure that they understand all procedures and feel as comfortable as possible.
Perform nursing assessment of patient, start IV and ordered medications.
Communicate with other health care team members to assure continuity of care.
Receive patient in the recovery room after surgery.
Assess and evaluate the patient. Continuously monitor the patient during his recovery phase. Document the status of the patient and the care provided.
Provide discharge instructions to the patient and his caregiver, asking for confirmation of understanding.
Perform follow up patient assessment by calling the patient the day after surgery.
Remain prepared for emergency situations by knowing
correct emergency procedures, locations of emergency call
system and location of emergency supplies and equipment..
Complete all necessary documentation on Recovery Room nurses' record.
Assist with ordering drugs and supplies.
Provide patient education during all phases of the patient's experience at the Center.
Ensure that the proper supplies and equipment are available in the PACU.
Ensure that equipment is functioning properly.
Charge for all supplies used in PACU. Assist with inventory control by proper count of supplies/time.
Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.
Washington DC
Pay From $52 per hour
MUST:
Experienced Registered Nurse
3 plus years of experience
Experience working in a surgery center
Working with GI, Orthopedic, Spine cases, Sports medicine
Certifications valid Registered Nurse License in District of Columbia.
Valid BLS
ACLS
Pre-op / Pacu experience
Must possess sound judgment, good communication and business acumen skills
DUTIES:
The Registered Nurse pre-op/pacu will be responsible for the following:
Prepare for arrival of patients to the surgery center by ensuring that proper supplies and equipment are available.
Review the patient chart and health history to assure that the necessary pre-operative evaluations have been completed. Ensure that consent form has been signed.
Admit and prepare patients for surgery. Provide ongoing information to the patient and his caregiver to assure that they understand all procedures and feel as comfortable as possible.
Perform nursing assessment of patient, start IV and ordered medications.
Communicate with other health care team members to assure continuity of care.
Receive patient in the recovery room after surgery.
Assess and evaluate the patient. Continuously monitor the patient during his recovery phase. Document the status of the patient and the care provided.
Provide discharge instructions to the patient and his caregiver, asking for confirmation of understanding.
Perform follow up patient assessment by calling the patient the day after surgery.
Remain prepared for emergency situations by knowing
correct emergency procedures, locations of emergency call
system and location of emergency supplies and equipment..
Complete all necessary documentation on Recovery Room nurses' record.
Assist with ordering drugs and supplies.
Provide patient education during all phases of the patient's experience at the Center.
Ensure that the proper supplies and equipment are available in the PACU.
Ensure that equipment is functioning properly.
Charge for all supplies used in PACU. Assist with inventory control by proper count of supplies/time.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Washington, DC |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 2017 |
| Website | http://www.quadrantinc.com/ |
About Company
Quadrant is a full-life cycle staff augmentation agency providing a proven "rapid fire" approach in responding to the needs of our clients. Quadrant offers a comprehensive suite of staffing solutions for organizations in the Healthcare, Medical, Dental, Information Technology, HR and Government contract sectors.
Our clients have come to include some of the largest and most recognized brand named companies in the Washington, DC and Baltimore, MD metropolitan regions. Quadrant is a DOD TOP Secret cleared facility and holds a Maryland Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Virginia SWaM certification. Quadrant's clients are rapidly hiring a mix of healthcare, medical, dental, information technology, recruiting and HR professionals.
Quadrant is recognized as the largest Healthcare Staffing agency in the Washington DC area. We support every major healthcare system and thousands of area healthcare practices. Our healthcare division focuses on all clinical and nonclinical staff with the exception of physicians. Our database boasts hundreds of thousands of local screened healthcare professionals; the largest in the area. Our resources enable us to respond to our clients requests quickly, generally within 24 hours of request on mainstream orders.
Our Information Technology clients support a broad mix of commercial and federal government agencies. Our clients include government contractors who support projects with federal agencies such as U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, National Institutes of Health(NIH), U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, FDA, FBI, USPTO, DHS, DHHS, DOD, DOJ, DOE, DISA, and USPS. In addition to our federal portfolio, Quadrant also supports a range of commercial clients focusing in software, telecom, mobile, web and healthcare development.
Whether you are a job seeker or a company with open positions to fill we will bridge the talent gap. Contact any of our seasoned professional recruiters or account managers and we will walk you through our proven staffing methodology. We offer a consultative approach to both potential employee and employer. We seek the right match, at the right time, every time.