Ambulatory Surgery RN — PACU, Preop & OR Support

United Surgical Partners International; Fletcher (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Carolina Surgery Center is a patient-focused ambulatory surgery center delivering high-quality outpatient surgical care. A Registered Nurse will perform preoperative assessments, educate patients and families, administer medications, and ensure infection control and IV management while collaborating with the surgical team.

The RN will provide postoperative PACU care, advocate for patient safety, monitor for complications, manage medications, document care, and assist with discharge

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing.
• Active RN license in the state.
• BLS and ACLS Required, PALS if required by the center
• 2 years of experience in PACU or Critical Care preferred
• Ability to make decisions based on nursing judgment
• Able to prioritize and organize workload to meet patient needs
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written

Responsibilities

• Preoperative duties: conduct thorough preoperative assessments and obtain histories, vital signs, meds.
• Educate patients and families on surgical process and postoperative care.
• Administer prescribed medications per physician orders and best practices.
• Maintain strict infection control protocols to minimize SSIs.
• Establish and manage IV lines and monitor fluids/electrolytes.
• Collaborate with surgical team, anesthesiologists, and other professionals.
• Provide postoperative PACU care, monitor vitals, and manage pain.
• Advocate for patient comfort and safety, manage postoperative concerns.
• Continuously assess patients for complications and adverse reactions.
• Administer postoperative medications and monitor effects.
• Maintain accurate patient records and discharge planning with team.
• Perform circulating and/or scrub duties to support OR workflow.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient education

Medication administration

Infection control

IV therapy

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

NC RN license

Accredited RN program

Job description

Western Carolina Surgery Center is a patient-focused ambulatory surgery center delivering high-quality outpatient surgical care. A Registered Nurse will perform preoperative assessments, educate patients and families, administer medications, and ensure infection control and IV management while collaborating with the surgical team.

The RN will provide postoperative PACU care, advocate for patient safety, monitor for complications, manage medications, document care, and assist with discharge