Pre Op PACU RN

Overview

Pre Op 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. Pre Op 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.

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

PACU Registered Nurse (PACU RN) at TLC Outpatient Surgery & Laser Center
The PACU Registered Nurse provides continuity and quality nursing care for all patients, with continual evaluation of the patient's condition, providing patient safety, comfort, and privacy at all times. May assist the physicians in the procedure rooms with various tasks, conscious sedation, and utilizing sterile techniques as deemed appropriate. Will provide total comprehensive patient care to patients emerging from general anesthesia and/or sedation; assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient and family in preparation for discharge.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing
• Active RN license in the state
• BLS and ACLS Required, PALS if required by the center
• 2 years experience in PACU or Critical Care preferred
• Able to make decisions based on nursing judgment
• Able to prioritize and organize workload to meet the needs of patients and the unit
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Availability of short- and long-term disability
• Paid holidays and vacation