Job Summary: The RN Pre-op/PACU is a Registered Nurse that provides quality patient care using the nursing process, the medical plan of care, and organizational policies. The RN Pre-op/PACU provides safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care in the perioperative services for all patient populations. The RN Pre-op/PACU supports the mission, vision, and values of the organization. The RN Pre-op/PACU reports to the Manager of Peri-Operative Services. Required Skills: EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing • Current Virginia Nursing License • Current BLS, ACLS and PALS • Minimum of 2 years experience in Pre-Op/PACU. Previous experience working in an ambulatory surgical setting preferred. • Strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient • Understand principles of aseptic technique and their implementation • Ability to care for patients from infancy to geriatrics • Knowledge base to recognize, evaluate, solve problems and correct errors • Ability to quickly adapt to changing condition of the patient when needed • Excellent teaching skills • Excellent communication and organizational skills • Demonstrate strong professional and ethical behavior • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, physicians and fellow employees. (TEAMWORK) • Strong customer service skills • Demonstrate accountability, creativity, innovation and be receptive to change • Possess basic knowledge of Performance Improvement ideology