RN Pre-Op/PACU Full-Time

Job Description

Clarkston Surgery Center has is seeking a Full-time Pre-Op / PACU RN

The staff of Clarkston Surgery Center are highly trained professionals that have chosen to focus their careers on the service-oriented environment of outpatient surgery.

Our staff is committed to creating an environment in which patients not only receive the best quality care, but also the highest level of service.

The staff works to continuously improve quality and service by focusing on the processes that are important in meeting the needs of patients, their families, our physicians and their staff.

Our team of professionals provides the care we expect our own families to receive when they require outpatient surgery.

We are looking for patient focused, service-oriented healthcare professionals that share the same beliefs as our team.

The nurse in the Recovery room is responsible for the delivery of quality professional nursing care to the post-anesthesia patient.

He / She assists in maintaining the overall function of the recovery room and assists in the pre-op area as needed.

Renders professional quality care to post-anesthesia patients in the PACU, based upon knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span.

Demonstrates knowledge and skill necessary to provide patient care appropriate to the age of the patient served.

Required Skills

Demonstrates ability to work as a team member and to communicate directly and professionally. Is flexible, reliable, productive, patient-oriented, and self-motivated.

Portrays Center in a positive light to others. Avoids being involved in gossip spreading or conversations that promote discord of staff members.

Maintains professional conduct and appearance. Behavior reflective of Mission Statement : to provide first class surgical services for the local community in a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment;

one in which we would be happy to treat our own families.

Maintains good physical and emotional health : Ability to assess and provide for needs of patients who may be unable to communicate;

Ability to observe closely and accurately; Ability to communicate well with others; Able to work well in emergency situations;

Maintains neat professional appearance

Required Experience

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing; Currently licensed to practice in the State of Michigan; Participation in continuing education programs;

Two (2) year general duty experience; One (1) year ICU or Recovery Room experience; Current ACLS or completion of ACLS prior to annual evaluation; PALS as assigned