Registered Nurse Pre Op PACU PRN

HCA Healthcare • Aurora, CO

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides immediate post-operative and post-procedural care to surgical patients in the PACU. The role includes airway support, close monitoring of neurological and cardiac status, prompt response to complications or side effects, initial wound care, and ensuring patient stability during recovery. The nurse collaborates with the surgical and anesthesia team and is available for on-call shifts during select non-business hours, to be discussed during the interview.

The nurse oversees and directs care for post-surgical and post-procedural patients across applicable age groups, which may include adult, adolescent, geriatric, or pediatric populations. The nurse may rotate to areas outside the assigned service area and performs only duties for which competency has been demonstrated. The nurse also oversees assistive personnel and maintains final accountability for the care provided to assigned patients.

Requirements

• Current Colorado Registered Nurse licensure or a current active multi-state Registered Nurse license.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• ACLS and PALS certifications.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• At least one year of PACU experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate post-operative and post-procedural patient care in the PACU.
• Manage airway support and monitor patients’ neurological and cardiac status.
• Respond promptly to complications or side effects.
• Provide initial wound care and ensure patients remain stable during recovery.
• Collaborate with the surgical and anesthesia team.
• Oversee and direct care for assigned post-surgical and post-procedural patients.
• Provide care to applicable age groups, which may include adult, adolescent, geriatric, or pediatric patients.
• Rotate to areas outside the assigned service area when needed, performing only duties for which competency has been demonstrated.
• Oversee assistive personnel and maintain final accountability for care given to assigned patients.
• Be available for on-call coverage during select non-business hours, as discussed during the interview.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree