Pain Diagnostic & Treatment Center , is seeking a motivated Pre-Op / PACU RN / OR Circulator Full Time to join our team. Pain Diagnostic & Treatment Center is a fast-paced facility committed to producing the highest quality work and experience for patients and their families.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- The Registered nurse is responsible for the application of the nursing process to deliver safe, complete, and high-quality care to all Pre and Post anesthesia patients
- The Registered nurse will provide diligent care to outpatient surgery patients via monitoring, assessment, intervention, and continuous reassessment. The post-anesthesia care unit nurse (PACU nurse) will provide care for post-operative patients recovering from anesthesia, including general, MAC, regional, and local.
- Communicates effectively, conscientiously and frequently with all team members to share information and independently solve problems in a positive, results oriented manner.
- Provide pre- and post-operative instructions and emotional support to patient and, at times, family.
- Maintain and apply the scientific knowledge relevant to the care requirements of the patient with consideration of age specific and developmental needs.
- Attend staff meetings, educational and safety programs.
- Demonstrate organizational skills to facilitate a smooth work flow.
- Demonstrate high quality customer service to our patients, their families, physicians and each other.
- Use effective communication techniques which adhere to common standards of courtesy
REQUIRED SKILLS
Assess patients prior to surgeryEnsure that operative and informed consents are signed and in orderTake and record vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for surgical procedureInitiate IVs and ensure that patients are informed about the procedureAssess patients’ post-operative conditionMonitor vital signsLog all findings in patient’s medical recordAnswer patient questions and ensure they are kept comfortableMonitor patients for condition changes and report any changes to the physicianPerform intervention duties in cases of post-operative emergenciesHourly Wage Range : $50 to $65 per hour
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EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Graduate of an accredited school of nursingCurrent California Nursing LicenseCurrent BLS and ACLSUnderstand principles of aseptic technique and their implementationCirculating experience preferred, willing to trainRequired Experience :
Previous experience working in an ambulatory surgical setting preferred.Pain Diagnostic & Treatment Center complies with federal, state, and / or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.