PreOp/PACU Registered Nurse (PRN)
$74,880–$106,080 year
On-siteFort Collins, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Conduct total nursing care for pre- and post-surgical patients, including administering medications, starting IVs, applying orthopedic devices, and performing surgical site preparation. Perform preoperative assessments, teach patients on self-care and wound care, and record health histories and narcotic usage. Maintain emergency equipment, execute resuscitative procedures, and ensure infection control while documenting charges and clinical records. Review charts for completeness prior to surgery and schedule follow-up appointments. Functions as a member of the surgery center team, managing daily crash cart inventories and adhering to anesthesia complication protocols.
Required Qualifications
- Associates Degree from an accredited Registered Nursing (RN) program
- Demonstrated knowledge of surgery center procedures and protocols
- Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing
- Valid Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Core competencies in job knowledge, interpersonal skills, communication, teamwork, problem solving, safety and security, and confidentiality
- Valid driver's license
- Reliable transportation
- Willing to travel to multiple locations
Desired Qualifications
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
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