PreOp/PACU Registered Nurse

Deer Valley Surgery Center

Phoenix, Arizona

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PreOp/PACU Registered Nurse Deer Valley Surgical and Endoscopy Surgery Center, a beautiful state-of-the-art free-standing ambulatory surgery center located in Phoenix, AZ is seeking experienced PreOp/PACU Registered Nurses. The PreOp/PACU Registered Nurse, under minimal supervision, performs a variety of duties in the department as a member of the team. Major responsibilities include preparing patients for surgery and providing care for patients post operatively. Specialties: Orthopedics, ENT, urology, general, plastics, podiatry, Essential skills: Pre-operative duties include but are not limited to: · Manage patients’ admission processes to preoperative department · Assess the status of patients’ health in pre-op and ensure accuracy of patient identification · Ensure that operative and informed consents are accurate for the procedure scheduled · Complete admission assessment and record vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for surgical procedure · Initiate IVs and administer preoperative medications as ordered

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Post-operative duties include but are not limited to: · Assess patients’ condition after a surgery has been performed · Ensure that all vitals are within normal range · 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 surgeon and/or anesthesiologist · Initiate patient education programs to ensure that both patients and families are educated on procedures and medications · Determine when patients are ready for discharge based on discharge criteria · Perform intervention duties in cases of post-operative emergencies Skills and Requirements: · Must be a Registered Nurse with an unrestricted license in the state of Arizona · Minimum 1-year previous experience in PreOP/PACU · Previous experience in an ambulatory surgical center strongly preferred · Current BLS upon hire. ACLS and PALS with 30 days of hire. · Must possess a strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient · Must be an excellent team player and have the ability to communicate with staff, patients and physicians Benefits 401(k) Medical Specialty: Surgery Physical Setting: Outpatient Work Location: In person