RN PreOP PACU

USPI • Lakewood, CO

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Lakewood Endoscopy is hiring a Full Time Preop/Pacu RN to join our team! The Preop/PACU Registered Nurse at Lakewood Endoscopy Center, under the direct supervision of the Pre-Op/PACU manager, is responsible for implementing all physician orders, providing for the continuity and quality of nursing care for all patients, with continual evaluation of the patients' condition, providing patient safety, comfort, and privacy at all times. At times, assist the physicians in the procedure rooms with various tasks, conscious sedation and utilizing sterile technique 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.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current CO Registered Nurse License
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS
• Experience in PACU / ICU required
• Good communication and human relations skills
• Ability to organize and follow through on own initiative
• Thorough knowledge of all phases of perioperative process including knowledge of surgical procedures and anesthesia implications

Nice To Haves

• ASC experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Implement all physician orders
• Provide continuity and quality of nursing care for all patients
• Continually evaluate patients' condition
• Provide patient safety, comfort, and privacy at all times
• Assist physicians in procedure rooms with various tasks, conscious sedation and utilizing sterile technique as deemed appropriate
• Provide 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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Paid time off (vacation & sick leave)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree