Associate's degree in nursing required; Bachelor's preferred
Active RN California License
Current AHA BLS/ACLS Certification
Minimum two years' experience in recovery room preferred
Experience in post-anesthesia recovery required
Strong ethical and moral character references
Effective communication skills in English
Electronic Medical Record experience; EPIC preferred
Responsibilities
Participate as a team member in the perioperative process
Conduct pre-operative patient interviews, assessments, and education
Explain informed consent for surgery and address patient/family questions
Communicate changes in the OR schedule and patient needs to the team
Administer medications and provide individualized patient care
Develop a plan of care based on the patient's surgical condition
Maintain cleanliness of the postoperative area
Perform postoperative follow-up calls to assess patient status
Benefits
Employer paid Medical, Dental, and Vision
Employer paid Life & AD&D Insurance
Vacation, Sick, Education, and Jury Duty Time Off Accruals
7 Paid Holidays
401k
Full Job Description
Job Duties
Participate as a team member in support of the total perioperative process
Admit patient to perioperative setting & conduct pre-operative patient interview, assessment, and education, counseling, and testing
Explain informed consent for surgery and answer any questions the patient/family members may have
Communicate team members regarding changes in the OR schedule (time, procedure, add-ons, move-ups, and late arrivals), patient/family special needs/concerns, and staffing changes/problems
Administer medications and perform safe, individualized care for the patients
Effectively communicate with the team, physicians, and patient family members regarding the patient's status
Develop a plan of care to meet patient's needs related to surgical condition
Confirm that proper techniques and procedures are used according to accepted standards of practice
Maintain order and cleanliness of postoperative area
Obtain lab tests and results as indicated; report abnormal values per policy
Explain postoperative plan of care to the patient/patient's family including what to expect during the recovery phase and how the family plays a role
Perform postoperative telephone contact to assess patient's post-op status and provide further education and advise as needed
Required Education and License/Certification
Associates level degree from an accredited school of nursing required; Bachelor's level preferred
Active RN California License
Current AHA BLS/ACLS Certification
Qualifications and Skills
Minimum two (2) years' experience in the recovery room at an acute care facility preferred (in the last five years); Orthopedic experience preferred.
Experience in the post anesthesia recovery required
ASC experience preferred
Strong ethical and moral character references
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians and with their office personnel, coworkers, and other healthcare facilities in a positive, respectful, and considerate manner
Ability to promote favorable facility image with physicians, patients, and general public
Ability to make decisions and solve problems
Language skills adequate for high-level written, interpersonal, and telephone communication in American English
Electronic Medical Record experience; EPIC experience preferred
Benefits
Employer paid Medical, Dental, and Vision
Employer paid Life & AD&D Insurance
Vacation, Sick, Education, and Jury Duty Time Off Accruals
