Hybrid RN - PRE-OP/PACU at McGee Eye Surgery Center

Summary

The RN provides patient care in the pre-op and PACU setting, directed toward meeting both the psychosocial and physical needs of the patient. The RN serves as a resource, teacher and patient advocate. The care given reflects initiative and strives to; maintain a steady level of productivity. The RN is a self-starter, a compatible and supportive team player. Communication with patients and colleagues is professional and in a manner that reflects the mission, ethics and goals of MESC.

Education Requirements

Associates Degree or higher in Nursing.  Oklahoma State registered Nurses License-current and in good standing.

ACLS and PALS certification within one year of hiring.

Experience         

2 years of experience in Pre-op/PACU or Outpatient surgery experience preferred.

Essential Functions

1. Knows and adheres to accepted standards of nursing, policies, procedures, goals and objective for patient care from admit to discharge. This includes ACLS and PALS protocols.
2. Demonstrates necessary skills and knowledge to administer medications (all routes).
3. Demonstrates proficiency at starting IV’s and performing CLIA waved testing.
4. Possesses necessary skills to perform emergency procedures as needed, as evidenced by current CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
5. Adequately prepares area prior to patient arrival in both pre-op and PACU. Has available all necessary supplies, equipment and medications.
6. Performs through patient interview, including name, NPO status, allergies, past medical history, surgeon, and procedure and prepares the patient appropriately.
7. Consistently reviews medical record for completeness and accuracy. This includes confirming operative site with patient, helping patient fill-out and complete required paperwork, insuring surgeon signs consent form and history and physical is in the chart.
8. Provides pre-op and post-op care to patient following physician orders.
9. Provides discharge instructions to the patient and their responsible adult, following surgeons orders.
10. Prepares the pre-op and PACU areas for the next day by restocking, setting up cubicles and reporting items that are not available to the nurse manager and/or materials manager.
11. Works to maintain a safe patient care environment.
12. Is able to use the computer utilizing the following programs: MS Outlook and MS Word. 

13. Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbal internally and externally.
14. Attention to Detail and Follow-up.
15. And other tasks as needed by the nurse manager.

Physical Demands

1. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds without assistance frequently and 40 pounds occasionally.
2. Ability to climb a step stool, stoop, kneel and reach above head to stock supplies.
3. Ability to be up standing 60% of day and to navigate throughout multiple clinical areas.

The Dean McGee Eye Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D