Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse

Salt Creek Surgery Center is seeking a qualified Pre-operative/PACU nurse to administer diligent care to outpatients via monitoring, assessment, intervention and continuous reassessment. This position is primarily geared toward Pre-operative but must be willing an able to float to PACU when needed.

Shift Type: 4 days per week; 10 hours per shift

Duties:

•  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
•  Initiate IVs and ensure patients are informed about procedure
•  Assess patients’ post-operative condition
•  Monitor vital signs and other measurements of progress, meeting discharge criteria
•  Log all findings in patient files
•  Answer patient questions and ensure patient comfort
•  Monitor patients for condition changes, reporting any changes to physician
•  Perform intervention duties during post-operative emergencies

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Skills/Education Requirements:

• Current Illinois Registered Nurse
• BCLS and ACLS certifications required
• Must possess general clinical compentency 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