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Join the OrthoNY team as a per diem Pre-Op/PACU RN and play a crucial role in providing high-quality care before and after surgery. You’ll prepare patients for surgery, assess their post-operative condition, monitor vital signs, and ensure they meet discharge criteria.

If you are an experienced PACU or critical care nurse or are looking to learn more, **apply today!**

No weekends, holidays, or on-call requirements.

General Description

The Pre-op/PACU RN will assist in providing high quality care during the pre-op and post-op phase of the patient's visit.

Responsibilities

+ 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;

+ Assess patients’ post-operative condition;

+ Monitor vital signs and other measurements of progress to ensure patient is meeting discharge criteria;

+ Document all findings in patient files;

+ Answer patient questions to ensure patient comfort;

+ Monitor patients for condition changes, report any changes to physician;

+ Perform intervention duties during post-operative emergencies;

+ Gather pertinent medical history and provide concise instruction for pre-operative and post-operative care;

+ Other responsibilities as needed/assigned.

Qualifications

+ Current unrestricted NYS RN license;

+ Minimum of 2 years previous PACU or critical care experience required;

+ Ability to effectively communicate with providers, patients and peers;

+ Candidate must demonstrate aptitude for maintaining pace of abbreviated patient encounters, keeping flow to reasonable time frame in post-operative care;

+ Specialized knowledge, skill and abilities in perioperative nursing;

+ Capable of decision making when applicable.

Other Information

+ Ability to travel to various OrthoNY locations if needed. Reliable transportation is essential.

Per Diem - hours vary

Pay is based on experience