Registered Nurse PACU - Extended Stay

Job DetailsLevelEntryJob LocationRidgewood Orthopaedic ASC - San Antonio, TXSalary Range$30.00 HourlyTravel PercentageUp to 25%Job ShiftDayJob CategoryNurseDescriptionGet to know us:TSAOG Orthopaedics is a large multi-specialty physician group. We have been here since 1947 and were not going anywhere. We take a big part in Community outreach with our Light Charity program. If you are looking for a team that enjoys Laughing, is Family orientated, and has the work hard play hard mentality, then this company is for you. We value Respect, Communication, Accountability, Dependability and Compassion. A place where you can rely on great Teamwork and Integrity. We are a place that is true to its values. If this is what you are looking for then look no further.*This position is for PRN; as needed basis and is Extended Stay; overnight shifts. Summary of position:We are looking for a sharp, ambitious, and enthusiastic Registered Nurse-PACU to join our team. The successful candidate is someone that is passionate about working in a care team model with responsibility provide care in a postoperative phase. The right candidate will be able to administer functions such as monitoring vital signs, ensuring patients safety and comfort. Having attention to details is a must. If youre a people person looking to join an amazing company in the world of Orthopaedics, this is the place for you!What You'll Do:Provide quality care to patients in the pre and postoperative phases of the ambulatory surgery experience.Introduce yourself and interview the patient/family for pertinent information.Apply ID bracelet and applicable allergy bands.Review preoperative chart to ensure all lab studies and necessary paperwork are present.Have the patient or guardian sign the operative consent and have physician perform preoperative assessment prior to going to OR. Verify patient name, date of birth and planned procedure and site. Monitor vital signs and assess cardiac and fluid volume, airway potency and wounds/drains.Implement and sign of on physician pre and post op ordersDemonstrate awareness of patients' concerns and a willingness to address themAvoid and prevent casual discussion of patient's surgery among employees. Ensure patients safety and comfort.Observe pertinent changes in symptoms of patients' condition and take appropriate action; report to physician Document all nursing interventions in the patient's chartPerform narcotic count at the beginning and end of each working day.Maintain accurate records of narcotics dispensed in the narcotic log book. Respond appropriately to emergency situations.Complete necessary pre-and post-operative teaching of patient and familyMaintain open lines of communication on the patient's status with OR and anesthesia staff throughout the Perioperative period.Clean an restock all areas at the end of the dayParticipate in inventory control by reporting on low stock levels etc.Implement cost containment measuresParticipate in quality assurance initiativesAssist with updating of printed material: e.g. surgeon's post-op orders, discharge instructions, etc. Make preoperative assessment and post-operative follow-up calls as required. What You'll Need:Current state licensure as Registered Nurse.Minimum of one year Perioperative experience, critical care and/or outpatient experience preferred. Ability to verbalize understanding of the nursing process; assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Has knowledge and understanding of physical and emotional disease processes, clinical nursing skills, and administration of medications. Current Basic Life Support Certification and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required (or willingness to achieve). Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred. F. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Other duties as assigned as necessary and may vary at times, as needed, by your immediate supervisor or as directed by the company.extensive mobility (walking an standing) while performing duties. Periodic pushing, pulling, and lifting of patients and/or equipment. May have exposure to patients with communicable diseases. May have exposure to hazardous equipment or agents. #ASC5