Job: PRN Registered Nurse Pre Op/Post Op PACU

Job Description

Job Type: PRN, Hourly

Wage: $36-$55/hr. 

Location: Canon City, CO.

Job Description:

Arkansas Valley Surgery Center is a freestanding ambulatory surgery center. We are committed to safe, high-quality, patient-centered care delivered by a highly engaged team. The facility specializes in Bariatric Surgery/Weight Loss Surgery, Eye Procedures, General Surgery, GI procedures, Podiatry, Urology, Orthopedic Surgery, and Pain Management.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are currently searching for a PRN Registered Nurse Pre OP/Post Op/PACU who can work cooperatively with staff and physicians and perform a variety of tasks. Responsible for coordinating intra-operative care of the patient and indirectly responsible through coordination and information sharing of both pre – and post – operative care.

Responsibilities:

• Provide nursing care to a diverse population in a multi-specialty environment.
• Coordinate patient care, including admission, planned surgery, discharge, transfer to higher level of care and any appropriate referrals.
• Assesses, monitor and communicate to the provider changes in condition and potential or actual problems.
• Assess the patient, reviews patient’s medical record and required documents to ensure all information consistent with the planned procedure and patient’s confirmation, ensuring pre-requisites and preferences are met.
• Provide education, discharge planning and intervention to ensure positive patient outcomes.
• Document all interventions and activities per standards of care.
• Ensures safety checklists, interventions and procedures are implemented and documented as appropriate.
• Perform and documents pre/post procedure assessment/evaluation/education of patient.
• Responds to life threatening situations utilizing nursing standards and protocols for treatment.
• Act in accordance with the vision, mission, and business philosophy of the Center.
• Overall patient engagement and experience, including the Center’s Patient Satisfaction performance.
• Adhere to the Center's professional conduct policies.
• Maintain patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality.
• Perform related work and other duties as required.

Requirements:

Minimum Experience:

• 6 months of Pre/Post-op/PACU/ Special Procedures or Circulating nurse (RN) experience.
• Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program if less than 3 years' experience.
• Preferred: bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Required BLS/ACLS Preferred: PALS
• Must pass a background check and drug screen. 

If you are interested in working in an environment that provides exceptional patient care, please apply online. 933 Sell Ave Suite B., Canon City, CO 81212 // (719-275-6433) Hiring Manager: Ryan Allen ([email protected]): Center Director

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities on the basis of an individual's race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other prohibited category set forth in federal or state regulations.

Apply Now! Come Join our Team!

We offer Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Plans plus Paid Time Off and 401K option. 

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.