Registered Nurse PreOp-PACU
The PreOp-PACU Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and coordinating patient care from admission to discharge. The PreOp-PACU Registered Nurse is responsible for the achievement of patient outcomes through implementation of critical pathways and in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of the facility. The PreOp-PACU RN prepares the patient for surgery and cares for the patient post-operatively with on-going nursing assessment including vital signs, point of care testing, reviewing medical history, and frequently re-assessing the patient to ensure optimal outcomes. The PreOp-PACU RN is responsible for pain management, medication administration and discharge instructions. The PreOp-PACU RN is part of the peri-operative clinical nursing team.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare patient for surgery.

• Assess patient status throughout the perioperative episode of care.
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