Registered Nurse- Prep/PACU - Ambulatory Surgery Center- Full Time

Prevea Health•Green Bay, WI

11h

About The Position

The Prep/PACU Nurse at Prevea Health provides comprehensive care to surgical patients before and after procedures. The role includes assessing physical and emotional needs, administering medications, starting IVs, monitoring vital signs, and educating patients and families about post-operative care. The nurse prepares patients for surgery, supports their transition from anesthesia to an awake state in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), and prepares them for discharge. This position works 32 hours per week and is eligible for full-time benefits. It requires coordination with patients, families, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other team members to provide safe, efficient, and patient-centered care across pre-procedure, intra-procedure, and post-procedure phases.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited and approved nursing program.
Current Wisconsin RN license or compact equivalent; nurses must maintain or update Wisconsin as their primary state of residence to remain eligible under the compact.
CPR certification, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, and PALS for Healthcare Providers certification from an approved program, required upon hire.
Knowledge of anesthesia types and effects of anesthetic agents and sedatives, surgical procedures, perioperative medications, human body systems, ASC policies and procedures, national patient safety goals, and quality improvement processes.
Ability to assess patients, including vital signs, airway patency, pain level, and neurological status; manage IV therapy; interpret hemodynamic monitoring, ECGs, and oxygen saturation; and manage airways, including assisting with intubation and managing laryngospasms or bronchospasms.
Effective communication and patient/family education skills; ability to assess pain-relief strategies, analyze patient information, make sound nursing judgments, stay composed in emergencies, adapt to a fast-paced environment, work as part of a multidisciplinary team, and prioritize multiple tasks and patients.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN).
1–3 years of previous experience working with an Electronic Medical Record.
1–3 years of previous experience in preop, PACU, and discharge.

Responsibilities

Monitor vital signs and patient responses to interventions; document and communicate findings to appropriate team members.
Teach patients and conduct post-operative follow-up to ensure understanding of procedures, recovery, and discharge instructions.
Assess patient needs using preadmission history, scheduled procedures, and physician preferences; educate and prepare patients for surgery.
Complete accurate, concise, timely charting and relay special requests and pertinent information to appropriate personnel.
Initiate IVs, verify operative consents, enter orders based on surgeon preferences, and maintain and update physician order sets, smart phrases, and discharge instructions in EPIC.
Conduct chart reviews and post-operative calls, occasional pre-admission calls, and other patient communications.
Provide patient care across pre-procedure, intra-procedure, and post-procedure phases, ensuring safety, comfort, and compliance with discharge criteria.
Develop and implement individualized plans of care based on nursing assessments, diagnoses, and standards of practice.
Apply infection-control practices and function effectively in emergencies or high-stress situations.
Maintain respect and professionalism with patients, families, and colleagues; provide instruction and feedback to float personnel, students, and new employees.