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TITLE: Surgery Center Perioperative Registered Nurse, Pre-op/PACU
JOB CODE: 2057, 1945, 1948, 2703	EXEMPT: NON-EXEMPT: X	DATE: 1/16	REVISED: 8/17 (Q) 8/20 02/24 (T, Q)

 

POSITION SUMMARY
The perioperative nurse is responsible for providing exceptional patient care and family support throughout the three phases of the surgical experience. This position provides the physician members of the healthcare team with the equipment, supplies and support in the Pre-op and PACU areas.

This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and cooperation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; bachelor's in nursing preferred. Current licensure as a registered nurse in the state of New Jersey required. BLS required. ACLS required designated by specialty below. Ability to effectively communicate with others and adjust to changes within daily schedule of activities required. Ambulatory surgery center experience preferred.
• EXPERIENCE: Proficiency in clinical applications preferred at time of hire. Incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire.

Specialty	Experience	Advanced Certification Required	Preferred Certifications
Pre-op PACU	1-3 years of critical care experience preferred.	ACLS required. PALS required within 6 months from date of hire or transfer. *PALS will be required based on ASC pediatric population.	- ASPAN preferred. - Certified Perianesthesia Ambulatory Nurse (CPAN) - Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPN)

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Potential for exposure to the hazards and risk of the hospital environment, blood-borne pathogens (including exposure to infectious disease), hazardous substances and potential injury. This position works in a busy, noisy environment and has frequent interruptions requiring re-evaluation of priorities. This position requires standing for long periods of time, occasional lifting up to 20 pounds and walking short distances quickly.

The essential functions for this position are listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
This position reports to department leadership.

The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.