Job Summary:
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The RN Pre-op/PACU is a Registered Nurse that provides quality patient care using the nursing process, the medical plan of care, and organizational policies. The RN Pre-op/PACU provides safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care in the perioperative services for all patient populations. The RN Pre-op/PACU supports the mission, vision, and values of the organization. The RN Pre-op/PACU reports to the Manager of Peri-Operative Services.
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Required Skills
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EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
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n- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
n- Current Georgia Nursing License
n- Current ACLS and PALS
n- Minimum of 2 years' experience in Pre-Op/PACU. Previous experience working in an ambulatory surgical setting preferred.
n- Strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient
n- Understand principles of aseptic technique and their implementation
n- Ability to care for patients from age 16 to 80
n- Knowledge base to recognize, evaluate, solve problems and correct errors
n- Ability to quickly adapt to changing condition of the patient when needed
n- Excellent teaching skills
n- Excellent communication and organizational skills
n- Demonstrate strong professional and ethical behavior
n- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, physicians and fellow employees. (TEAMWORK)
n- Strong customer service skills
n- Demonstrate accountability, creativity, innovation and be receptive to change
n- Possess basic knowledge of Performance Improvement ideology
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Required Experience