ResponsibilitiesRegistered Nurse (RN) - PreOp/PACUWe are seeking a compassionate and clinically skilled Registered Nurse (RN) - PreOp/PACU to provide exceptional patient care throughout the preoperative and postoperative recovery process. This role is responsible for assessing, monitoring, educating, and advocating for patients while ensuring safe recovery from anesthesia and surgical procedures.
Location & ScheduleLocation: 501 E Business Way, Cincinnati, OH
Shift: 3/12 hour shifts (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM)
No weekends, no call requirements
Key Responsibilities- Assess and monitor patients before and after surgery, including cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, pain, and recovery status.
- Develop and implement individualized plans of care throughout the perianesthesia continuum.
- Safely recover patients from general, monitored anesthesia care (MAC), regional, and local anesthesia.
- Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and nursing standards.
- Monitor and interpret patient data, vital signs, and cardiac monitoring equipment.
- Manage pain, comfort, fluid balance, wound care, infection prevention, and other post-procedure needs.
- Evaluate patient readiness for discharge using established recovery and discharge criteria.
- Educate patients and caregivers regarding procedures, medications, recovery expectations, and post-discharge care.
- Communicate patient status effectively and provide accurate handoff reports to care team members.
- Collaborate with physicians, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Maintain complete and accurate clinical documentation.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, staff development activities, and patient safety programs.
- Serve as a patient advocate while protecting patient privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.
- Comply with all applicable policies, procedures, accreditation standards, and nursing practice requirements.
Why Join Our Team?- Consistent Monday-Friday schedule with no weekends and no call.
- Opportunity to work in a high-performing ambulatory surgery environment.
- Collaborative care team focused on delivering exceptional patient outcomes.
- Professional development and growth opportunities within a leading healthcare organization.
QualificationsQualifications- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
- Minimum of 1 year of Pre-Op or PACU experience required.
- Medical-surgical nursing experience preferred.
- Current RN license in good standing within the state of practice.
- Current BLS certification required (or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire).
- Current ACLS certification required (or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire).
- Current PALS certification required when pediatric services are provided at the facility (or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire).
USD $28.94/Hr. USD $51.63/Hr.
