Experienced Pre-Operative RN-No weekends or On-Call Requirements

# SUMMARY DESCRIPTION The Pre-Operative Nurse is responsible for preparing patients for their surgical procedure. # RESPONSIBILITIES - Greets patient and escorts them from the waiting room to the pre-operative area. - Identifies the patient, applies arm band, and initiates nursing documentation in the patient's medical record. - Assures belongings are properly labeled and placed in safe place. - Questions patient on allergies, last intake of food or drink, and charts responses. - Verifies the operative consent indicates the correct procedure and surgeon's name and obtains the dated and timed signature of the patient, parent and/or legal representative. - Verifies the chart has a history and physical which was completed within the past 30 days. Notifies the anesthesiologist and/or surgeon of deficiencies when applicable. - Takes vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, pulse oximeter, and respirations) and documents on arrival and as necessary. - Completes the pre-operative check list. - Reviews the chart to verify the results of any pre-op laboratory work has been received and that any abnormal values have been reviewed by the anesthesiologist and/or surgeon, as reflected in the medical record documentation. Notifies the anesthesiologist/surgeon of such reports as necessary. - Verifies physician's orders and performs procedures as ordered. - Administers pre-operative medications per physician's orders. - Prepares the area as designated by procedure and chart. - Communicates with OR personnel about any problems which arise. - Performs the duties of the PACU nurse as assigned by the Clinical Director/ Coordinator. - Tags and removes malfunctioning equipment from the clinical area, and reports to the Clinical Director/ Coordinator as soon as possible. - Assists with receiving and storing supplies. - Assists with preparation of the Pre-Operative and PACU areas for the next day. - Disposes of contaminated needle containers in appropriate receptacle in accordance with safety procedures. - Conducts the pre-operative patient assessment according to facility policy and anesthesia guidelines. - Participates in committees as assigned. - Assists with other duties as assigned. - Participates in Adverse Incident reporting process. # QUALIFICATIONS - Current unrestricted licensure in Virginia as a Registered Nurse. - Current BLS certification. - ACLS certification preferred within six (6) months of date of hire. - PALS certification preferred. - At least one (1) year previous work experience in an ambulatory surgery setting or acute hospital recovery room or operating room. - Mental and physical health sufficient to meet the demands of the position. # ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS - Well-lighted, well-ventilated, adequate space. - Some exposure to communicable diseases and other conditions common to a surgery center setting. # PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS - Requires sitting, standing, bending, and reaching 6-8 hours of the day. - Intermittent physical mobility/activity including walking, standing, sitting, light lifting, pulling, or pushing of carts, equipment, etc. Must be able to bend body downward at the waist; be able to kneel.