PreOp/PACU Nurse-

Inova Loudoun Ambulatory Surgery Center is a full service ambulatory outpatient facility providing cost-effective outpatient services using modern, state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and caring environment. We are located on the campus of Inova Loudoun Hospital in Leesburg, Virginia.

We are seeking Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurses to join our team on a PRN basis. No night, weekend, or holiday shifts.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Pre-Op/PACU RN participates in pre-operative patient care, and post surgical phase one and two recovery care. Duties include:

• Performing patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard to care for patients’ age
• Taking vital signs, checking dressings and/or operative site, administering medications
• Reviewing diagnostics and laboratory data and reporting results to the physician(s) and other appropriate caregivers
• Ensuring patient meets all discharge criteria
• Documenting assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the patient record
• Discharging the patient either per wheelchair, assisting with ambulation, or other appropriate method based on patient condition
• Reviewing, educating, and providing a copy of the written discharge instructions to the patient and caregivers

EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing
• Current RN license in the state of Virginia, BLS certification
• Current ACLS/PALS certification, or must achieve within six (6) months of date of hire
• Minimum 1-2 years previous work experience in an ambulatory surgery setting or acute hospital recovery room
• Our ideal candidate will possess considerable knowledge of critical care procedures, be able to adapt to change, maintain a safe environment, possess the ability to work independently as well as on teams, and effectively care for our patients and their families

In addition to competitive base pay, our employees enjoy a quarterly incentive bonus program based on meeting Company and individual performance goals.