Location: Albany,NY, USA
Join the OrthoNY team as a Pre-Op/PACU RN and play a crucial role in providing high-quality care before and after surgery. You'll prepare patients for surgery, assess their post-operative condition, monitor vital signs, and ensure they meet discharge criteria.With a focus on patient comfort and safety, you'll assist with medical history gathering, informed consents, and provide detailed instructions for pre- and post-op care. If you are an experienced PACU or critical care nurse or are looking to learn more, apply today!Enjoy a Monday through Friday schedule with no weekends, holidays, or on-call requirements.General DescriptionThe Pre-op/PACU RN will assist in providing high quality care during the pre-op and post-op phase of the patient's visit.ResponsibilitiesAssess, 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;Gather pertinent medical history and provide concise instruction for pre-operative and post-operative care;Other responsibilities as needed/assigned.QualificationsCurrent unrestricted 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;Specialized knowledge, skill and abilities in perioperative nursing;Capable of decision making when applicable.Other InformationAbility to travel to various OrthoNY locations if needed. Reliable transportation is essential.Schedules are Monday through Friday; No weekends, holidays, or on-call.Status: Full-time, Non-exemptLocation: Albany, Executive Woods Surgery CenterMonday-Friday37.5 hours per week