Pre-Op/PACU/OR Circulating Nurse - 10268-esa

 

 

ESA Medical Resources is assisting a client located in the San Francisco area recruit a Pre-Op/PACU/OR Circulating Nurse. The client is committed to providing patients with an excellent surgical experience with state-of- art equipment and highly trained staff.

Job duties require standing for prolonged periods, traveling around the surgical suite or outside the operating room to get sterile supplies/instruments needed for the surgery case, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly.; Ability to lift/push/pull 20-50 lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids, and infectious diseases.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assess, instruct & prepare patients prior to surgery
• Ensure that operative and informed consents are signed and correct
• Take and record vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for surgical procedure
• Initiate IVs and ensure patients are informed about procedure
• Assess patients’ post-operative condition
• Monitor vital signs and other measurements of progress, meeting discharge criteria
• Log all findings in patient files
• Answer patient questions and ensure patient comfort
• Monitor patients for condition changes, reporting any changes to physician
• Perform intervention duties during post-operative emergencies

 

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)

Medical specialties:

• Perioperative Care
• Surgery

Physical setting:

• Operating room
• PACU

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• IV Skills Required

Experience:

• OR: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN (Required)
• ACLS Certification (Required)

 

If you wish to pursue this opportunity, please email your resume to david@esamedicalresources.com