PACU RN

Overview

PACU RNs are an integral part of the surgical team, providing essential nursing care to patients during surgical cases. Their role requires a high level of accuracy and professionalism in a fast-paced surgical environment. PACU RNs are responsible for ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of care during surgery. Their ability to maintain a professional approach while providing nursing care is critical in ensuring positive patient outcomes while keeping patients and their families informed. Will work directly with surgeons, medical/surgical staff and post-acute caregivers to create comprehensive patient care from pre- to post-op. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career in nursing, with a great work/life balance, consider a career with USPI.

Success Profile

• Flexibility
• Attention to Detail
• Compassion
• Emotional Stability
• Adaptability
• Strong Clinical Judgment

Culture

• Working with compassion and respect for others and each other, supporting our communities and advocating for our patients
• Acting with integrity and the highest ethical standards – always
• Delivering results through accountability and transparency
• Embracing inclusiveness for all people in our workplace and in the communities we serve

Career Path

• Nurse Manager
• Clinical Director
• Administrator
• Business Office Manager

Benefits

• Work/Life Balance: Most of our ASC’s offer daytime schedules, with no weekends and nights, and no call. (Schedules vary at our surgical centers.)
• Learning and Education: Employees have access to thousands of free online courses to further their education at their own schedule.
• Leadership and Executive Development: Whether a clinician is interested in advancing to a leadership position or a business office staff member aspires to be a hospital CFO, various programs are available.
• Coaching and Mentorship: We are committed to devoting energy and attention to grow our team members and create a lasting impact on our care. By coaching, challenging and further developing our best and brightest team members, we foster an environment to build long-term sustainable growth for our organization.
• Military and Veterans Support: Our values of working efficiently and uniting for a higher purpose align well with those of our military and veteran community. We would love to assist you with skill and experience equivalency mapping to ease your transition into a successful civilian career.

Responsibilities

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

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current New Hampshire Nursing License
• Current BLS, ACLS
• 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
• 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