Registered Nurse - Outpatient Surgery/PACU Main Hospital

Augusta Health Careers•Fishersville, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Surgical Services at Augusta Health combines community care with state of the art technology to provide high quality and patient centered care. Nurses are vital to this quality patient care. As an OPS/PACU nurse, you will support our patients in the perioperative phases of care. The OPS/PACU nurse will ensure a safe post-operative environment while performing critical care for patients immediately after surgery. We are looking for someone who is energetic and likes to work in a fast paced environment. The RN is responsible for collaboration with the anesthesia providers while developing the plan of care for patients of varying acuity levels providing care for patients having elective and emergent procedures. The OPS/PACU RN will also be responsible for providing care to patients in the outpatient surgery setting during the pre and post-operative phase of care. If you have interest in managing post anesthesia care to include pain management, hemodynamic stability or preparing patients for surgery or educating a patient on post-operative care at home, then this job is for you! We currently have a full time Registered Nurse (RN) position open in our OPS/PACU . The Registered Nurse is accountable for the coordination of direct patient care, education, and serves as a leader of the patient care team. The RN will work closely with an interdisciplinary team to deliver high quality patient care. Come join the Augusta Health team located in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley in Fishersville, VA. Augusta Health is an independent, community hospital recognized as one of Healthgrades’ 50 Best Hospitals in America. Our mission is to promote the health and well-being of our community through access to excellent care. We build trust and peace of mind through our core values of patient-and community-centeredness, professionalism, excellence, and teamwork.

Requirements

Currently licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Minimum of one (1) year of RN experience required
BSN or ADN currently enrolled in a BSN program preferred
BLS certification required
Positive attitude, with enthusiasm for caring for our community
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Effective time management skills