Pre & Post-Op Nurse (RN)

Job description

Description Job Summary: Provide direct patient care to pediatric through geriatric patient populations. Address the psychosocial, physical, and general aspects of care related to the surgical environment. Assist with the maintenance of recovery equipment and inventory. Participate in performance improvement activities. Responsible for monitoring patient’s physiological status in the post-operative environment. Communicate with surgeon and anesthesiologist, as needed, about patient conditions; receives direction for patient management. Intercede to maintain optimum homeostasis. Essential Duties and Responsibilities – Pre-Operative/Post-Operative Patient Care: - Approach patient/family in a kind, gentle, and friendly manner, while protecting patient sensitivities and right to privacy. - Compassion and caring should be demonstrated at all times. Procedure Preparation: - Prepare patient for surgery/procedure, completing in a timely manner. - This includes giving patient explanations and verbal reassurances as needed. Medications: - Prepare, administer, and record medications/IV fluids, as ordered by physician/anesthesiologist, both pre and post-op. - Pain medication is given only afte...