Urgently Hiring RNs | Pre-Op PACU | Columbia | South Carolina

Responsibilities:

• Assess patient’s preoperative and postoperative status at intervals according to facility or health care organization policies and procedures to include the patient’s 
• cardiovascular system, 
• respiratory system and airway management needs, 
• neurological system, 
• hemodynamic stability, 
• pain and comfort needs, and 
• mental status 
• Interpret information accurately from various noninvasive and invasive monitors. 
• Describe the underlying pathophysiology of commonly encountered disease processes. 
• Describe the physiology associated with various anesthesia techniques and surgical or procedural interventions. 
• Apply the relevant scoring system/discharge criteria for patient transfer (e.g., Aldrete Score, Modified Aldrete Score [i.e., PARSAP], Post Anesthesia Discharge Scoring System [PADSS], White) score accurately as defined by organizational policy. 
• Develop an individualized perianesthesia plan of care.
• Evaluate the patient’s progress toward attaining outcomes. 
• Provide hand-off report to other teammates that are accurate, concise and pertinent to the patient’s condition and response to care.  
• Delegate tasks according to the state Nurse Practice Act (if applicable), state board of nursing or professional registration requirements, state laws, and job descriptions.  
• Document nursing care completely, accurately, and legibly. 
• Collaborate effectively with other disciplines as needed. 
• Participate in quality review and performance improvement projects. 
• Participate in the performance appraisal process. 
• Use problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships with team members. 
• Maintain required competencies. 
• Pursue professional growth. 
• Act as a patient advocate and maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information. 
• Comply with all facility policies and procedures when providing patient care. 
• Actively participate in team meetings, trainings, and daily safety huddles. 
• Demonstrate fiscal responsibility. 
• Perform all other duties as assigned.  

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing. 
• One year of Pre Operative or PACU experience required
• Medical / surgical nursing experience 
• Current state licensure to practice within good standings. Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) within 90 days of employment or documentation of current BLS/BCLS certification. 
• Successful completion of Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Course within 90 days of employment or documentation of current ACLS certification.  
• Successful completion of Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) course is required when pediatric care is included in the facility scope services within 90 days of employment or documentation of current PALS certification.