We are looking for a Registered Nurse to join our growing team in the Pre Op and Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The ideal candidate will have experience in pain medicine, orthopedics, and outpatient/ambulatory surgery center. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing patient care before, during, and after surgery, monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and providing patient education. This is an excellent opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join a fast-paced and dynamic environment. As a surgery center, there is no holidays, weekends or call to work.
Responsibilities:
- Assess and monitor patient's pain levels.
- Administer pain medications as ordered by the physician.
- Provide education to patients and families about pain management.
- Provide pre-operative and post-operative care to patients undergoing orthopedic surgery.
- Perform assessments of patient's physical condition and vital signs prior to discharge from the ambulatory surgery center.
- Provide patient education regarding pain management techniques and strategies.
- Perform pre op assessment calls
- Perform post op calls
Job Type: Per diem
Benefits:
Medical specialties:
Physical setting:
- Ambulatory surgery center
- Outpatient
Standard shift:
Weekly schedule:
Experience:
- Nursing: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Required)
- RN (Required)
- ACLS Certification (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Torrington, CT 06790: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person