Ambulatory PACU Nurse: Postop Care Expert

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Parker (CO); On-site; USD 51,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with 100% match on 3–9% of pay

Education support

Wellbeing resources

Time away from work

Fertility and family building support

Job summary

Lincoln Surgery Center, part of HCA Healthcare, seeks a PreOp PACU Nurse for PRN shifts at our ambulatory center in Parker, Colorado. You will provide safe postoperative nursing care and ensure patients are ready for discharge, aligning with our mission to care like family.

The role requires an RN license, at least 1 year of acute care experience (Preop/PACU preferred), BCLS, ACLS within 30 days, and PALS if required.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma or higher
• 1+ year of nursing experience in a clinical setting (Preop/PACU/Surgery preferred)
• Active RN license required by state
• BCLS certification upon employment (online certification not acceptable)
• ACLS within 30 days of hire
• PALS if required by facility within 30 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients’ care area and ensure equipment and supplies are provided
• Demonstrate proper airway management techniques
• Monitor patients per policy (vital signs, temperature, cardiac, etc.)
• Insert, maintain, and remove IV catheters and saline locks
• Perform and document head-to-toe evaluation using approved scoring system
• Check dressings and report abnormalities to the surgeon
• Provide a safe and comforting environment for patients and family
• Ensure patients meet discharge criteria

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma or Higher

1+ years of nursing experience

Active RN license

BCLS Certification

ACLS

PALS

Job description

Lincoln Surgery Center, part of HCA Healthcare, seeks a PreOp PACU Nurse for PRN shifts at our ambulatory center in Parker, Colorado. You will provide safe postoperative nursing care and ensure patients are ready for discharge, aligning with our mission to care like family.

The role requires an RN license, at least 1 year of acute care experience (Preop/PACU preferred), BCLS, ACLS within 30 days, and PALS if required.