PreOp / PACU RN

About the role

Treating patients like family
The PreOp / PACU RN at Resurgens Surgical Center in Atlanta, Georgia is part of a fast-paced, high-quality environment focused on achieving the best outcomes for patients.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, organize, coordinate, and implement all nursing care services for post-surgical patients.
• Monitor heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, and respiration in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU).
• Manage pain and nausea following anesthesia.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge patients.
• Complete ongoing patient assessments and document according to policy.
• Develop and update patient plans of care, including addressing patient problems, goals, evaluations, and interventions.
• Report symptoms and significant changes in patient condition promptly.
• Coordinate discharge planning with other members of the care team.
• Care for patients from infancy to geriatrics, applying age-specific standards and techniques.
• Administer medications based on patient age and state of consciousness.
• Communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and fellow employees.
• Show strong professional and ethical behavior.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all team members.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current Georgia Nursing License.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in Pre-Op/PACU.
• Strong knowledge of surgical procedures and patient management.
• Understanding of aseptic technique and its implementation.
• Ability to care for patients across various age groups.
• Knowledgeable in recognizing, evaluating, solving problems, and correcting errors.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing patient conditions.
• Strong teaching and customer service skills.
• Proactive in demonstrating accountability, creativity, innovation, and receptiveness to change.
• Broad understanding of Performance Improvement concepts.

Qualifications

• Age-specific standards and policies.
• Age-specific care for adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
• IV setting skills.
• Medication administration based on patient age and state of consciousness.
• Aseptic technique and its implementation.
• Effective communication and teamwork.
• Professional and ethical behavior.
• Customer service skills.
• Performance Improvement knowledge.