We are seeking a full time Pre-Op / PACU Registered Nurse to add to our brand new Ambulatory Surgery Center in Murfreesboro, TN!
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
We provide first-class surgical services for local communities and recognize our employees as our number one assets. As a PACU nurse at our facility, you have the opportunity to enjoy no call, no weekends and no holidays. We focus on offering a high quality, ambulatory care alternative to a hospital for surgical procedures. Under the direct supervision of the Pre-Op / PACU manager, the PACU nurse is responsible for implementing all physician orders, providing for the continuity and quality of nursing care for all patients, with continual evaluation of the patients'' condition, providing patient safety, comfort, and privacy at all time. At times, assist the physicians in the procedure rooms with various tasks, conscious sedation and utilizing sterile technique as deemed appropriate. Responsible for providing total comprehensive patient care to patients emerging from general anesthesia and / or sedation. Responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient and family in preparation for discharge.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Current TN Registered Nurse License
Current BLS, ACLS and PALS
Experience in PACU / ICU preferred
Ability to master new skills.
Thorough knowledge of all phases of perioperative process including knowledge of surgical procedures and anesthesia implications.
Current nursing assessment and patient care skills.
Telemetry experience necessary
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current license to practice nursing
CPR certified. ACLS / PALS certification is required within 3 months of employment if not currently certified.
Critical Care or PACU experience preferred.
Intermittent physical mobility / activity including walking, standing, sitting. Light lifting, pulling and pushing of carts, equipment, ect. Must be able to bend body downward at the waist, be able to kneel.
The above statements reflect the general outline considered necessary to describe the principle functions of this job. It shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements of the position.
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.
Required Skills Required Experience
Registered Nurse Rn Or • Murfreesboro, TN, United States