Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse at Salt Creek Surgery Center
Westmont, Illinois, United States -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Pre-operative Care, PACU Nursing, Patient Monitoring, Assessment, Intervention, Vital Statistics Recording, IV Initiation, Post-operative Care, Discharge Criteria Meeting, Patient Instruction, Informed Consent Verification, Emergency Intervention, Acute Patient Care, Medical History Gathering

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description
Description Salt Creek Surgery Center is seeking a qualified Pre-operative/PACU nurse to administer diligent care to outpatients via monitoring, assessment, intervention and continuous reassessment. This position is primarily geared toward Pre-operative but must be willing an able to float to PACU when needed. Shift Type: 4 days per week; 10 hours per shift Duties: Assess, 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 Initiate IVs and ensure patients are informed about procedure Assess patients’ post-operative condition Monitor vital signs and other measurements of progress, meeting discharge criteria Log all findings in patient files Answer patient questions and ensure patient comfort Monitor patients for condition changes, reporting any changes to physician Perform intervention duties during post-operative emergencies . Requirements Skills/Education Requirements: Current Illinois Registered Nurse BCLS and ACLS certifications required Must possess general clinical compentency in acute patient care Must demonstrate ability to gather pertinent medical history and provide concise instruction for pre-operative and post-operative care Previous ambulatory surgery experience is preferred We offer excellent pay and benefits. Hours for this position are Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Occasional overtime may be required.
Responsibilities
The primary role involves administering diligent care to outpatients in the Pre-operative phase, including assessment, instruction, and preparation for surgery, while also being prepared to float to the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) as needed.
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