*Job Summary:*
The RN Pre-op PACU is a Registered Nurse that provides quality patient care using the nursing process, the medical plan of care, and organizational policies.
The RN Pre-op PACU provides safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care in the perioperative services for all patient populations.
The RN Pre-op PACU supports the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
The RN Pre-op PACU reports to the Manager of Peri-Operative Services.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
* Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
* Current Virginia Nursing License
* Current BLS, ACLS and PALS
* Minimum of 2 years experience in Pre-Op PACU.
Previous experience working in an ambulatory surgical setting preferred.
* Strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient
* Understand principles of aseptic technique and their implementation
* Ability to care for patients from infancy to geriatrics
* Knowledge base to recognize, evaluate, solve problems and correct errors
* Ability to quickly adapt to changing condition of the patient when needed
* Excellent teaching skills
* Excellent communication and organizational skills
* Demonstrate strong professional and ethical behavior
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, physicians and fellow employees.
(TEAMWORK)
* Strong customer service skills
* Demonstrate accountability, creativity, innovation and be receptive to change
* Possess basic knowledge of Performance Improvement ideology
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
* Critical & Intensive Care
* Perioperative Care
Weekly schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* No weekends
Education:
* Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
* Pre-Op/PACU: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
* BLS (Preferred)
* Virginia Nursing License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person