DUTIES Prepare postanesthesia areas for patients. Monitor patients' vital signs, breathing, alertness, awareness following the surgical procedure. Administer medications as needed and/or ordered Record all appropriate information on the patient chart. Assist patients with transfer from cart to the recliner. Provide verbal and written discharge instructions. Coordinate with Physical Therapy for services as required. Coordinate with the pre-op nurse, the post-op calling of patients. Assist patients to vehicles upon discharge. Other duties as assigned.Specialties: Able to organize and prioritize assignments, duties and responsibilities. Able to identify, analyze and implement effective problem-solving techniques. Display initiative, flexibility and adaptability in his/her career approach. Ability to maintain a cheerful, poised, professional manner in the face of adversity. Enjoy working in a setting of diverse backgrounds. Show initiative in self-development and continuing education. Ability to accept and give direction.