.job location: ridgewood orthopaedic - san antonio, txsalary range: $30.00 hourlydescriptionget to know us:tsaog orthopaedics and spine is a large multi-specialty physician group.
we have been here since 1947 and are committed to community outreach with our light charity program.
if you are looking for a team that enjoys laughing, is family-oriented, and has a work hard play hard mentality, then this company is for you.
we value respect, communication, accountability, dependability, and compassion.
a place where you can rely on great teamwork and integrity.
if this is what you are looking for, then look no further.summary of position:we are looking for a sharp, ambitious, and enthusiastic registered nurse-pacu to join our team.
the successful candidate is someone who is passionate about working in a care team model with responsibility for providing care in the postoperative phase.
the right candidate will be able to administer functions such as monitoring vital signs and ensuring patient safety and comfort.
attention to detail is a must.
if you're a people person looking to join an amazing company in the world of orthopaedics, this is the place for you!What you'll do:introduce yourself and interview the patient/family for pertinent information.apply id bracelet and applicable allergy bands.review preoperative chart to ensure all lab studies and necessary paperwork are present.have the patient or guardian sign the operative consent and have the physician perform a preoperative assessment prior to going to or.verify patient name, date of birth, and planned procedure and site.monitor vital signs and assess cardiac and fluid volume, airway potency, and wounds/drains.implement and sign off on physician pre and post-op orders.demonstrate awareness of patients' concerns and a willingness to address them.avoid and prevent casual discussion of patient's surgery among employees.ensure patient safety and comfort.observe pertinent changes in symptoms of patients' condition and take appropriate action, reporting to physician.document all nursing interventions in the patient's chart.perform narcotic count at the beginning and end of each working day.maintain accurate records of narcotics dispensed in the narcotic logbook.respond appropriately to emergency situations.complete necessary pre-and post-operative teaching of patient and family.maintain open lines of communication on the patient's status with or and anesthesia staff throughout the perioperative period.clean and restock all areas at the end of the day.participate in inventory control by reporting low stock levels, etc.implement cost containment measures.participate in quality assurance initiatives.assist with updating printed material: e.g., surgeon's post-op orders, discharge instructions, etc.make preoperative assessment and post-operative follow-up calls as required.what you'll need:current state licensure as registered nurse