Pleasant View Surgery Center is seeking a qualified Full Time Pre-Op/PACU Nurse to administer diligent care to outpatient surgery patients via monitoring, assessment, intervention, and continuous reassessment. This position will be four 8 or 10 hour shifts depending on the surgery day. No weekends. No call. Paid holidays.
The PACU nurse will provide care for post-operative patients recovering from general, regional, and local anesthesia.
- Full-time
- Reports to PACU Supervisor
- 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 the surgical procedure
- Initiate IVs and ensure patients are informed about the 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/Preferences
- Current Idaho Registered Nurse license and BLS & ACLS certification required.
- Candidate must possess general clinical competency in acute patient care
- Candidate must demonstrate aptitude for maintaining pace of abbreviated patient encounters,
- Candidate 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
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 32.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
Ability to Commute:
- Post Falls, ID 83854 (Required)
Work Location: In person
