General Summary: Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for coordinating and providing comprehensive care to patients before and after surgical procedures in a fast-paced outpatient setting. Works under the supervision of the Director of Nursing Principal Duties & Responsibilities: Example of Essential Duties: • Develops a plan of care based on patient health care data, procedure to be performed, and expected patient outcomes. • Assists the physician by preparing, monitoring, educating, or recovering the patient in OPS. • Assists anesthesiologist to ensure patient safety and quality of care. • Maintains documentation of nursing process for the care of the operative patient. • Evaluates changes in procedure and updates physician preference cards. • Other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Required: - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required. - Maintains aseptic technique in accordance with AORN/ASPAN standards. - Adheres to Universal Precaution Standards and clinic Policies and Procedures. - Consistently arrives at work, in professional attire, on time and completes all tasks within established time frame. - Seeks appropriate tasks when primary tasks are completed and assists co-workers as needed. - Demonstrates adaptability to expanded roles. - Adheres to clinic’s policies and procedures. Education: - Associates degree, Bachelors degree, or diploma in Nursing and Current State licensure required. Preferred: - BLS, ACLS, and PALS preferred. - Previous Preop/PACU experience preferred. -Strong proficiency in IV insertion, airway management, and rapid assessment of post-anesthetic patients preffered