What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse position at Westmont Surgery Center LLC?
Description
Salt Creek Surgery Center is currently seeking a PACU/PreOp RN to provide nursing care to our surgical patients. Responsibilities include but are not limited to assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of our surgical patients in the immediate pre and post-anesthetic period, communicating accurate and timely information regarding patients and their care, continuously assessing health status of surgical patients both before and after surgery utilizing a variety of methods, and organizing a plan of care that incorporates physician prescribed treatments, nursing assessments and diagnostic data in a manner that is prioritized, timely and is integrated with the with the surgical plan of care. This position is primarily geared toward PACU but must be willing an able to float to Pre-Op when needed.
This position wiil be 4x10 hour weekday shifts .
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Requirements
Skills/Education Requirements:
- Current Illinois Registered Nurse
- PALS and ACLS certifications required, BLS cerfittification preferred
- Must possess general clinical competency in acute patient care
- Must demonstrate ability to gather pertinent medical history and provide concise instruction for pre-operative and post-operative care
- Previous ambulatory surgery experience is preferred
We offer excellent pay and a comprehensive benefits package. Apply today!