Staff Nurse PACU

Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic • Cumming, GA

5d

About The Position

Join Our Team at Peachtree Orthopedics and Help Others "Get Better"
At Peachtree Orthopedics, we're on a mission to make a difference in healthcare, and we're looking for dedicated individuals to join our team. With nine convenient offices across Greater Atlanta, we're committed to providing top-notch care and your skills and passion can make a real impact. We're not the largest practice in Atlanta, but we take pride in delivering dedicated and compassionate care to everyone who walks through our doors. If you're ready to be part of a team that values your contribution and offers room for growth, consider joining us in our mission to help others "Get Better."
Our Culture
Peachtree Orthopedics has a rich history of 70 years in business and has earned recognition as a Top Workplace by the Atlanta Journal Constitution for 6 consecutive years. We take pride in our family-oriented, dedicated, passionate, and hardworking culture. When you join our team, you become a part of a community that values excellence in healthcare while working in a supportive and nurturing environment.
Why Choose Peachtree Orthopedics?
At Peachtree Orthopedics, we offer more than a job; we offer an opportunity to be part of something extraordinary:
Limitless Growth: Propel your career with abundant professional development opportunities within our dynamic organization.
Empathetic Culture: Immerse yourself in a supportive, lively work culture that values your well-being and celebrates your contributions.
Dedication to Excellence: Join a team of like-minded individuals who share your commitment to delivering top-notch care to our cherished patients.

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited School of Nursing.
• Critical Care experience preferred.
• Previous PACU experience preferred.
• ACLS and BLS certification required. If not ACLS certified when hired, will obtain within three months of hire. This position requires involvement in preparation of State and AAAHC Surveys.
• Active Georgia Nursing License
• American Heart Association's Certification - BLS Certified

Nice To Haves

• Critical Care experience preferred.
• Previous PACU experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Admits patient to PACU. Assesses and monitors patient per policy and procedure.
• Understands the principles of anesthesia reactions and airway management.
• Recognizes changes in the patient’s condition, related to a cause, and notifies anesthesiologist and/or surgeon.
• Maintains and uses proper techniques in caring for oxygen therapy, suction, drainage tubes and IV’s.
• Provides physiological comfort and psychological support based on individual patient needs.
• Assists anesthesiologist with nerve block, as necessary.
• Carries out physician’s orders, standing, written and verbal.
• Upon discharge of patients: Reviews written care instructions with patient and/or representative.
• Ensures medications and DME are available as ordered, condition is satisfactory, and confirms patient’s designated driver.
• Reviews medical record for completeness.
• Understands and performs proper technique of equipment in assigned work area.
• Appropriately handles the disposal of biohazardous materials.
• Adheres to POSC procedures, policies, and standards.
• Maintains area of Special Assignments.
• Responsible for training new employees.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed