Nurse, Peri-Anesthesia

• Performs within the established standard of pre- and post- anesthesia nursing and critical care nursing.


• Utilizes the standard of care in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the surgical patient in the delivery of pre-operative and post-operative nursing care.


• Formulates care plans based on individual assessment of physiologic functions and problems identified pre-operatively and intra-operatively.


• Provides nursing care utilizing clinical knowledge and expertise, reacting immediately to adverse physiological changes within seconds, to reverse and revive the patients physiological functions.


• Renders nursing care following aseptic techniques.


• Assembles and communicates appropriate information in verbal or written reports in order to maintain continuity of care.


• Executes proper use of equipment and supplies used in the pre-operative area and the recovery (Stage I and Stage II) area.


• Participates in the Perioperative Services quality assurance program.


• Promotes personal and professional growth by actively participating in continuing education programs.


• Participates in the professionalism of the Perioperative Services by adhering to the standards.


• May be required to administer conscious sedation after appropriate training and competency requirements are met


• Assumes other related duties as directed.

• A minimum of two (2) years current PACU or critical care experience required.

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• This job requires credentials from multiple states. Credentials from the primary work state are required before hire. Additional Credentials from the secondary work state(s) are required post hire.

• Registered Nurse License (Virginia) within 6 months of hire AND Registered Nurse License (Maryland) within 6 months of hire

OR

• Compact License: Registered Nurse within 6 months of hire

• Registered Nurse License (District of Columbia) within 6 months of hire

• Basic Life Support from American Heart Association

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support

• Good oral and written communication skills required.


• Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software required

• Recent PACU experience preferred


• BSN preferred.

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