PRE-OP/PACU RN - South Denver Surgery Center - PRN

Company: United Surgical Partners International Inc (USPI)
Location: Littleton
Posted on: January 8, 2021

Job Description:

South Denver Surgery Center is looking for a PreOP/PACU RN to Join our team!Pre-operative Duties

• Manage patients' admission processes to preoperative department
• Assess the status of patients' health in pre-op and ensure accuracy of identification wristband
• Ensure that operative and informed consents are in order
• Determine the surgeon and procedure being carried out
• Take and record vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for surgical procedure
• Initiate IVs and ensure that patients are informed about the procedure and attending medical staffPost-operative Duties
  • Assess patients' condition after a surgery has been performed
  • Ensure that all vitals are within normal range
  • Log all findings in patients' files
  • Answer patients' questions and ensure that they are kept comfortable
  • Make sure that all relevant IVs are in check
  • 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 doctor
  • Initiate patient education programs to ensure that both patients and families are educated on procedures and medications
  • Determine when patients are ready to be discharged
  • Perform intervention duties in cases of post-operative emergencies
  • Record sedation levels and body temperature
  • Manage blood and fluid transfusions and draw specimens
  • Ensure that the post-operative space is clean and sanitized
  • Change bandages and dress surgical woundsRequired Skills:
    • Must be a Registered Nurse with an unrestricted license in the state of Colorado
    • Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing
    • Must have at least 2-5 years' previous experience in PreOP/PACU
    • Previous experience in an ambulatory surgical center preferred
    • Previous experience in Orthopedics, Spine and Pain management is a plus.
    • Must have current BLS, ALS and PALS
    • Must possess a strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient
    • Understanding of aseptic techniques and their implementation
    • Ability to quickly adapt to changing condition of the patient when needed
    • Must be an excellent team player and have the ability to communicate with staff, patients and physiciansRequired SkillsRequired Experience

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