RN PACU Full-time

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

  • Assesses, develops and implements total nursing care for the pre-operative and post-operative patients
  • Records and reports to appropriate persons all symptoms, reactions, abnormalities and changes in the physical and/or mental conditions of the patients
  • Administers medications and treatments ordered by the physician.
  • Cares and discharges pre-operative patients according to facility policies.
  • Reviews the pre-operative patient’s chart for accuracy and completeness
  • Ascertains surgical consent is completed accurately, comparing it to the physician’s order and O.R. schedule
  • Ascertains all pre-operative (lab work, chest x-ray, EKG, H&P) work up, if applicable is in the chart and reports abnormal findings to the anesthesiologist and/or surgeon prior to the scheduled day of surgery
  • Obtains and labels personal belongings bag and assists patient in proper O.R. dress attire
  • An order always precedes the administration of medication
  • Allergies questioned prior to administration of medication
  • Intended action and side effects to medications are known
  • Medication is documented on Pre-Operative worksheet including does time, and method of administration
  • Functions independently in emergency situations
  • Displays proficiency in nursing skills with emergency situations
  • Able to make logical and quick decisions based on sound judgment
  • Maintain patient and employee privacy and confidential information provided psychological support to patients and/or families
  • Maintains rapport with physicians and medical departments which provide services to complete to pre-operative work up i.e. (reference lab, outside radiology services)
  • Maintains competence through continuing education
  • Meets requirements for CEU re-licensure
  • Attends all facility in-services
  • Assists in orientation of new employees as directed
  • Maintains supplies and cleanliness in the work environment
  • Reports and labels any malfunctioning or broken equipment
  • Works within the established facility and departmental safety guidelines
  • Performs other duties as assigned  

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Ability: 

  • Current Utah state license as a Registered Nurse.
  • Perioperative nursing experience is strongly preferred.
  • CPR, PALS, & ACLS certification, obtained within 30 days of hire.

Benefits: 

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
  • Life Insurance 
  • PTO
  • 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
  • And more! 

 

 Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity 

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.  This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc.  Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

 

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