RN PreOp PACU PRN

USPI Williamson Surgery Center is seeking a motivated RN PreOp / PACU to join our team. We have 4 OR rooms. We perform outpatient surgical procedures in ENT, General, Gastroenterology, Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic, Pain Management, Podiatry, Spinal, Urology.

We are looking for a candidate to be available Monday-Friday. Candidate needs to be available for some early mornings and later evenings;

schedule subject to changed based on surgical schedule and flow of day.

Position requires weekdays only no holidays, weekends, or call. Some later evenings required.

Job Summary : The Pre-Op / PACU RN has the responsibility to plan, direct organize, coordinate and implement all nursing care services for the pre-op and post-surgical patients in a manner consistent with our mission statement.

Nurses work within both Pre-Op holding and PACU (post-anesthesia care unit), where patients are cared for and monitored as they recover from the effects of anesthesia.

The nurses' responsibilities include all aspects of patient care prior to and following surgery. This care includes monitoring heart rate, blood pressure, breathing and respiration, as well as managing the pain and nausea that often follow anesthesia.

Additionally, they are responsible for :

• Admits, transfers, and discharge of patients.
• Completes ongoing patient assessment and documents according to policy.
• Participates in the development of patient plan of care to include patient problems, goals, evaluations and interventions.
• Reports symptoms and significant changes in patient’s condition to appropriate personnel immediately.
• Assesses, collaborates and coordinates patient’s discharge planning needs and readiness for discharge with other members of the care team.
• Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Demonstrates proficient IV setting skills.
• Follows age specific standards in administering medications.
• Follows age specific standards of care during altered states of consciousness related to analgesia, conscious sedation or anesthesia

USP-RN

LI-CM1

USP-123

Required Skills : Qualifications :

Qualifications :

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Currently licensed in the state
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in PACU or ICU

USPI complies with federal, state, and / or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date.

If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.