PreOp/PACU RN

United Surgical Partners International • Somerville, NJ

85d • $43 - $52

About The Position

Somerset Ambulatory Surgical Center has an immediate need for a per diem PreOp/PACU RN! At Somerset Ambulatory Surgical Center, we focus on offering a high quality, service oriented environment for your surgical procedure. Our facility is accredited by Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. Job Summary: The PreOp/PACU RN is a Registered Nurse that provides quality patient care using the nursing process, the medical plan of care, and organizational policies. The RNPACU provides safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care in the perioperative services for all patient populations. The PreOp/PACU supports the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in the state of New Jersey.
• Current CPR, ACLS, PALS required.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Pre-Op/PACU or Critical Care.
• Ability to recognize, evaluate, solve problems and correct errors.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong knowledge base relative to surgery procedures and management of the surgical patient.
• Excellent teaching skills.
• Basic knowledge of Performance Improvement ideology.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in an Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) is a plus.
• Demonstrates creativity and innovation.
• Must be an excellent team player.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient care using the nursing process and medical plan of care.
• Support patient-family centered care in perioperative services.
• Demonstrate accountability, professionalism, and openness to change.
• Communicate effectively with staff, patients, and physicians.
• Implement principles of aseptic technique.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Paid time off (vacation & sick leave) - Starting PTO accrual is 15 days per year.
• 401k 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree