Registered Nurse Preoperative PACU
About The Position
SurgCenter of Greater Jacksonville was established by clinical personnel to provide first-class surgical services for the local community in a safe comfortable and welcoming environment. SurgCenter of Greater Jacksonville is seeking a motivated PreOP/Recovery PACU Registered Nurse to join our team. JOB SUMMARY: 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 patient's condition, providing patient safety, comfort, and privacy at all time. At times, assist the physicians in the procedure rooms with various tasks, sedation, and utilizing sterile techniques as deemed appropriate. Responsible for providing 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. Experienced in supporting the following specialties: Orthopedics Neurosurgery / Spine Pain Management Sports Medicine At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner. USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.
Requirements
- Must be a Registered Nurse with an unrestricted license in the state
- Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Must have at least 1 year of previous experience in PreOP/PACU
- Must have current BLS, ALS, and PALS
- Must possess a strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient
- Understanding of aseptic techniques and their implementation
- Ability to quickly adapt to the changing condition of the patient when needed
- Must be an excellent team player and have the ability to communicate with staff, patients, and physicians.
- A minimum of 1 year of Ortho experience is required for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in an ambulatory surgical center is strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Implementing all physician orders
- Providing for the continuity and quality of nursing care for all patients
- Continual evaluation of the patient's condition
- Providing patient safety, comfort, and privacy at all time
- Assist the physicians in the procedure rooms with various tasks, sedation, and utilizing sterile techniques as deemed appropriate
- Providing total comprehensive patient care to patients emerging from general anesthesia and/or sedation
- Assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient and family in preparation for discharge
Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Opportunities to better yourself professionally
- Health, Dental & Vision Coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Company Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Health Savings Account/ Flexible Spending Account
- Education Assistance
- Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Free Parking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
