PACU Nurse- Full Time

Amsurg•Towson, MD

11d•$44 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently searching for an experienced PACU (RN) to work Full-Time (4 days) in our Monday–Friday ambulatory multi-specialty center. This role is critical to the daily function of the center. Fast-paced Multi specialty center with a diverse case mix seeking a self-motivated, team-oriented nurse with strong clinical skills and strong critical care skills. Major responsibilities include coordinating day-to -day patient care, and patient follow up. Each staff member is actively involved with assisting with infection control rounding and audits, and ensuring documentation workflows are completed appropriately. This role will also rotate between PACU and Pre-Op to assist with patient care, including preparing patients for procedures, assisting physicians during procedures, and providing care in recovery. Employees are expected to actively participate in QAPI activities, focus studies, and other responsibilities that contribute to the effective and compliant operation of the center. Candidate must demonstrate proficiency in acute care nursing, strong communication skills, and the ability to work cooperatively with staff, physicians, and patients. Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing, hold a current state RN license. ASC experience preferred.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Hold a current state RN license
Graduate of an accredited associate, diploma or B.S. program in Nursing
Current license or eligibility for license as a professional nurse in the State of Maryland
At least three years experience in operating room - same day surgery or ambulatory surgery center preferred
Must pass a background check and drug screen

Nice To Haves

ASC experience preferred
Critical care experience preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinating day-to -day patient care
Patient follow up
Assisting with infection control rounding and audits
Ensuring documentation workflows are completed appropriately
Preparing patients for procedures
Assisting physicians during procedures
Providing care in recovery
Actively participate in QAPI activities, focus studies, and other responsibilities that contribute to the effective and compliant operation of the center