RN PreOP PACU

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide 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

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current CO Registered Nurse License
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS
• Experience in PACU / ICU required
• ASC experience a plus
• Good communication and human relations skills
• Ability to organize and follow through on own initiative
• Thorough knowledge of all phases of perioperative process including knowledge of surgical procedures and anesthesia implications

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Paid time off (vacation & sick leave)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance

Pay

$50- $54