Job Title: RN Pre-Op/PACU
Overview
LECOM ASC is a multi-specialty Ambulatory Surgical Center, providing a range of specialized medical procedures in an outpatient setting. Our center is dedicated to delivering high-quality healthcare services across various medical specialties. We strive to offer efficient and patient-centered surgical solutions. Our team of skilled healthcare professionals is committed to ensuring the well-being of our patients through advanced and personalized medical interventions.
www.lecomasc.com
Responsibilities
- Promotes the mission, vision and values of the organization.
- Assesses patients at intervals as stated in policies and procedures.
- Assess the status of patients’ health in pre-op and ensure accuracy of identification wristband.
- Ensure that operative and informed consents are in order.
- 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.
- Provides continuous reassessment due to the possibility of rapid changes in a patient’s physiological condition; ensures all vitals are within normal range and report any changes to the doctor.
- Log all findings in patients’ files.
- Answer patients’ questions and ensure they are kept comfortable.
- Verify all relevant IVs are in check.
- Develop individualized care plans based on each individual patients’ condition and ensure they are carried out.
- Initiate patient education programs to ensure that both patients and families are educated on procedures and medications.
- Perform intervention duties in cases of post-operative emergencies.
- Record sedation levels and body temperature.
- Manage blood and fluid transfusions and draw specimens.
- Ensure that the post-operative space is clean and sanitized.
- Changes bandages and dress surgical wounds.
- Evaluates the patient’s progress toward attaining outcomes.
- Transfers care as appropriate.
- Maintains confidentiality of patient and Center related business.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
· Ability to maintain confidentiality and act as a patient advocate.
· Ability to delegate tasks as appropriate according to the state Nurse Practice Act and job descriptions.
· Pursues professional growth and participates in a professional organization.
- Basic computer skills (eg, Microsoft® Word).
- Collaborates effectively with other disciplines as appropriate.
- Uses problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships with team members.
- Maintains required competencies.
Qualifications
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
- Current registered nurse licensure in state of employ
EEO Statement
We value Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at LECOM ASC. LECOM ASC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability and genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
LEOCM ASC is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN, Permanent, Per diem
Pay: $33.00 - $39.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Cath Lab
- Medical-Surgical
- Perioperative Care
- Surgery
Physical Setting:
- Ambulatory surgery center
- Operating room
- Outpatient
- PACU
Supplemental Pay:
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Required)
- RN License (Required)
Shift availability:
Ability to Commute:
- Erie, PA 16509 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Erie, PA 16509: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
