Preop PACU Registered Nurse

HCA Healthcare•Palm Beach, FL

About The Position

North County Surgicenter is seeking a PreOp PACU Nurse for its ambulatory surgery center. The nurse provides safe and effective postoperative care until patients are dismissed from the facility, contributing to the center’s mission and patient-focused care. The center is a multispecialty, AAAHC-accredited facility in Palm Beach County that performs more than 500 procedures monthly across several specialties.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing, RN Diploma, or higher nursing degree.
At least 1 year of nursing experience in a clinical setting; Preop, PACU, ER, ICU, or surgery experience is preferred.
Active RN license as required by the state of employment.
BCLS certification upon employment; online certification is not acceptable.
ACLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
PALS certification, if required by the facility, within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Nursing experience in Preop, PACU, ER, ICU, or surgery.

Responsibilities

Prepare the patient care area and ensure necessary equipment and supplies are available.
Demonstrate proper airway management techniques.
Monitor patients according to policy, including vital signs, temperature, and cardiac status.
Insert, maintain, and remove IV catheters and saline locks using proper technique.
Perform and document a head-to-toe evaluation using an approved scoring system in accordance with HCA policy and procedure.
Check patient dressings and operative sites and report abnormalities to the surgeon.
Provide a safe and comforting environment for patients and families.
Ensure patients meet discharge criteria.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine plans.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.