Rn, Pre-op Pacu - Lake Charles, United States - Surgicare of Lake Charles

Surgicare of Lake Charles

Verified Company

Lake Charles, United States

19 hours ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Full time

Experienced Pre-OP/PACU nurse needed for multi-specialty ambulatory surgery center for PRN position.

Qualifications:

Must be a Registered Nurse with an unrestricted license in the state of Louisiana
Must have at least 1 year previous experience in Pre-OP/PACU
Must have current BLS, ACLS and PALS
Must possess a strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient
Ability to quickly adapt to changing condition of the patient when needed
Must be able to communicate with staff, patients, and physicians

Responsibilities:

Manage patients' admission processes to preoperative department in a hospital
Assess the status of patients' health
Ensure accuracy of identification wristband
Ensure that operative and informed consents are correct
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 staff
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
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 home
Perform intervention duties in cases of postoperative emergencies
Record sedation levels and body temperature
Manage fluid infusions and draw specimens
Change bandages and dress surgical wounds
Ensure that the postoperative space is clean and sanitized