OrthoNY is hiring: RN, Pre-Op/PACU in Albany

Join the OrthoNY team as a 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.

With a focus on patient comfort and safety, you'll assist with medical history gathering, informed consents, and provide detailed instructions for pre- and post-op care. If you are an experienced PACU or critical care nurse or are looking to learn more, apply today!

Enjoy a Monday through Friday schedule with 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.
• Schedules are Monday through Friday; No weekends, holidays, or on-call.
• Status: Full-time, Non-exempt
• Location: Albany, Executive Woods Surgery Center