PreOp PACU Nurse

HCA Healthcare • Colorado Springs, CO

87d • $34 - $49

About The Position

Pinnacle Surgery Center is committed to investing in the latest technology enabling nurses to work more efficiently. Are you passionate about delivering patient-centered care? Submit your application for PreOp PACU Nurse position and spend more time at the bedside with the patient. We are seeking a PreOp PACU Nurse for our ambulatory surgery center who demonstrates the values of our company by caring like family. You will ensure safe and effective nursing care rendered postoperatively until the patient is dismissed from the facility. With your expertise, our center will continue its' legacy of employing nurses who contribute to the company's mission and vision.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma or Higher degree in Nursing Required.
• 1+ years of nursing experience in a clinical setting, preferably in Preop, PACU, GI, ER, ICU or Surgery.
• Active RN license as required by state of employment.
• BCLS Certification upon employment. ***online certification not acceptable.
• ACLS required within 30-days of hire.
• PALS if required by facility within 30-days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare your patients' care area adequately and ensure necessary equipment and supplies are provided.
• Demonstrate proper airway management techniques.
• Monitor your patients according to policy (vital signs, temperature, cardiac, etc.).
• Exhibit proper technique for insertion, maintenance, and removal of IV catheters and saline locks.
• Perform and document head to toe evaluation of your patients utilizing an approved scoring system in line with HCA policy and procedure.
• Check dressings and/or operative site of your patients and report abnormalities to the surgeon.
• Provide a safe and comforting environment for your patients and family.
• Ensure your patients meet discharge criteria.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.
• Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree