Operating Room RN PACU

FULL TIME POSITION:

*$15,000 SIGN ON BONUS TO ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES*  

JOB SUMMARY: Assesses the patient preoperatively. Reviews the health status of the patient and pending procedure and signs the pre-op surgical assessment check list.  Properly communicates the necessary data to the appropriate individuals.

  • Plans patient care – Sets priorities for nursing action in a logical sequence according to patient’s needs following established physician’s preference file and by direct communication with surgeon or anesthesiologist.
  • Documents patient care – Documentation reflects patients status throughout perioperative process. Documentation reflects nursing intervention and patient’s response (when applicable).  Documentation reflects patient’s needs, problems, and outcomes.
  • Instructs patient and family – Instructs patient and family of appropriate information concerning where to wait, available facilities.
  • Assesses and provides intervention for specific patient populations (i.e., pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:  Graduate from an accredited school of nursing; registered and licensed

Licensure:   RN/LPN

Experience: Experience is preferred, however will provide on the job training.  Full-time staff nurse must be ACLS and PALS Certified.

Sweetwater Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.”

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE -“all positions/ applicants require drug testing as a condition of employment”