RN, PACU

OrthoNY
Albany, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 6/26/2023 CLOSED ON 1/7/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN, PACU position at OrthoNY?

Division/Department:


Ambulatory Surgery Center/RN


Location:


Albany


Job Title:


RN, PACU


Reports to:


Clinical Nurse Manager


Grade:


N/A


Type of position:


Full Time


FLSA Status:


Non-Exempt


GENERAL DESCRIPTION


ThePACU RN will assist the center in providing high quality care during the pre-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.

Salary : $71,000 - $89,900

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