Job Description

We are looking for a dedicated and caring individual to join our team as a plastic surgery PACU RN. The responsibilities of the plastic surgery PACU RN include caring for patients in pre-op and recovery undergoing cosmetic and reconstructive procedures, helping patients to feel comfortable and safe in the PACU areas. Also, this nurse may be cross trained and oriented to to be competent to assist with patient care in the OR's when needed.

To be successful as a surgical plastic surgery RN, you should have knowledge of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures and an excellent bedside manner. Ultimately, this PACU RN should be kind, empathetic, and flexible.

Plastic Surgery Nurse Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with team members to manage surgical center workflow and ensure excellent patient care. This includes escorting patients to preop, addressing questions and concerns and discharging patients to their car.
• Review patient health history, to give excellent and comprehensive hand off to the RN Circulator.
• Patient pre-screening assessment calls, review medical history, medications and psychosocial status before surgery. 
• Prepares the PACU before procedures and helps to keep the area clean, stocked and ready for the next day.
• Monitors the patients before and after their surgeries, assuring patients are stable to be discharged within center guidelines.
• Collaborates with surgeons and other team members to ensure that patients understand the surgical procedures and policies.
• Completes all pre surgical authorizations and consents and does complete patient education for preop area and discharge area for every patient.
• Ensures patients fully understand potential treatment options, risks and side effects, and aftercare..
• Handles patient's calls, document patient's concerns and ensures questions/concerns are addressed in a timely manner. 
• Participates in a RN Quality and Safety Committee and helps gather data for this committee group.
• Helps manage surgical medications, garments, injectables, and medical supplies. Works with the team to ensure that PACU is stocked appropriately and inventory is done.
• This position reports to the Chief Nursing Officer.

Plastic Surgery Nurse Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Registered nursing (RN) license in Michigan.
• Minimum of three years' experience as a PACU, Emergency Room or ICU RN.
• BLS and ACLS required. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Empathy for patients.
• Teamwork and professional attitude at all times.
• Flexibility and the ability to learn quickly.

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