Registered Nurse RN Preadmission
Core
Plan, direct, organize, coordinate, and implement nursing care for pre-op and post-surgical patients in a pre-op holding area and post-anesthesia care unit (PACU).
Role type
Registered Nurse (Preadmission/Perianesthesia)
Builds
Patient recovery and surgical care workflow
Domain
Healthcare / Acute Care Surgery
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient assessment, care planning, pain management, vital signs monitoring, delegation, documentation, interdisciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
Acute care experience, specialized nursing diploma training
Technologies
Electronic health records, monitoring equipment
Responsibilities
Monitor heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, and respiration; manage post-anesthesia pain and nausea; formulate and revise plans of care; delegate tasks to other personnel; document care and physician orders; collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level (New Grad <12 months or 1+ year acute care experience)