PreOP/PACU RN

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a PreOP/PACU RN to join a highly motivated team of individuals at a local surgery center in Bethesda, MD. The RN Pre-op/PACU is a Registered Nurse that provides quality patient care using the nursing process, the medical plan of care, and organizational policies. The RN Pre-op/PACU provides safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care in the perioperative services for all patient populations. The RN Pre-op/PACU supports the mission, vision, and values of the organization. Below is a list of the duties the RN will need to perform daily:

Pre-operative Duties

• Manage patients' admission processes to preoperative department in a hospital

• 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

Post-operative Duties

• Assess patients' condition after a surgery has been performed

• Ensure that all vitals are within normal range

• Log all findings in patients' files

• Answer patients' questions and ensure that they are kept comfortable

• Make sure that all relevant IVs are in check

• Develop individualized care plans based on each individual patient's condition

• Ensure that all nursing activities are carried out in accordance to individual patient care plan

• Monitor patients for condition changes and report any changes to the doctor

• Initiate patient education programs to ensure that both patients and families are educated on procedures and medications

• Determine when patients are ready to be moved to their rooms

• 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

• Change bandages and dress surgical wounds

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to ~~~ .

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Skills and Requirements

* Associates Degree in Nursing

* Licensed RN in the State of MD

* At least 2 years experience in critical care or surgical environment

* BLS

* ACLS * Experience with Advantix null

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to ~~~.