Registered Nurse - Pre-operative / PACU

Location: Geneva, Illinois in ASC

Status: Part time (30-35 hrs per wk)

Days/Hours: Monday - Friday, days and hours vary, includes evenings (no weekends or holidays)

Summary

Responsible for direct patient care in the pre-operative and post-operative period, including assessment of the patient’s medical condition, allergies, pain level and emotional state. Also responsible to provide detailed documentation of the pre-operative and post-operative education to the patient and accompanying responsible adult.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Responsible for providing safe, therapeutic and efficient patient care.
Develop and implement an individualized plan of care based on assessment of the patient condition, diagnosis and expected outcome. Responsible for documenting all care accurately and thoroughly.
Assess patient condition upon arrival including biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, functional and family needs specific to the patient.

Assess patient and responsible adult learning needs. Develop a teaching plan and provide education per plan. Document needs, education provided, and outcome of education accurately and thoroughly.
Assist with the anesthesia process by collecting supplies for block, preparing medication for the regional block, administering sedatives prior to and/or during the block and monitoring and assessing the patient before, during and after the administration of anesthesia.
Evaluate patient post-operative response to anesthesia and surgery and notify proper personnel of any significant changes in the patient condition.
Administer prescribed medications according to physician orders. Responsible for understanding and interpreting medication dosages, contraindications and side effects.
Identify and respond to urgent situations ensuring emergency equipment and supplies are available and replenished if needed.
Monitor and evaluate a patient's at-home recovery via telephone and document all information accurately and thoroughly.

Education & Experience

Graduate of an accredited nursing program with current Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license
Two (2) plus years of pre-operative, PACU, ER and/or ICU nursing work experience.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) obtained within six (6) months of hire date.

Please complete an application, and email to:
Beth at bhovious@fvortho.com

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