Pre- Operative PMC Registered Nurse- Pre-Op RN – Up to $10k Sign on Bonus

SPECIALTY UNIT: Pre-Operative – Pre-Op PMC

LOCATION: Santa Fe, New Mexico

SHIFT: Days

JOB TYPE: Full-Time Permanent

Job Description:

We are in search of a great Preoperative Registered Nurse to perform thorough preoperative patient assessment required in the outpatient setting. Performs safe and individualized nursing care for the patient in the immediate postoperative/post- anesthesia period. Surveils patients and administers physician's orders during both the preoperative and postoperative stages.

Responsibilities:

The Preoperative Nurse will be responsible for planning, executing and evaluating the nursing care rendered preoperatively.

• Prepare your patient's care area adequately before each case.

• Ensure availability of necessary equipment and supplies for your patient's procedure.

• Conduct a complete physical and psychological assessment while evaluating your patient's history and diagnostic tests.

• Review your patient's charts prior to surgery.

• Administer pre-operative medications and intravenous therapy as prescribed.

• Monitor your patients until transfer to the OR.

Job Benefits:

• Competitive salary

• Direct Deposit

• 401K

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision benefits

• Employee discount program

• Excellent room for growth and advancement

Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year of recent experience as an RN in a clinical setting.

• Active RN license within the State of practice.

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing – ASN.

• Current BCLS/ACLS certification (no online certifications).

• 2 years of experience in a PACU or ICU setting.

• Ambulatory surgery center experience – Preferred.

• Gastro experience – Preferred.

• Ideal candidate should be flexible and able to jump in where needed.

• Will float to Prep OP – PACU – Post Op.

• Spanish speaking PREFERRED.