Grove Place Surgery - Per Diem RN PreOp/PACU

Regent Surgical; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Regent Surgical Health in Florida is seeking a Per Diem PreOp/PACU RN to provide comprehensive perioperative care, preparing patients for surgery, monitoring vital signs, and guiding recovery to discharge with safety and compassion. This role emphasizes collaboration with surgeons and anesthesia teams, maintaining thorough documentation, venipuncture when needed, and ensuring readiness of supplies and equipment.

This is a Per Diem position!

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• RN license in appropriate State (Florida).
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients’ health and prepare them for surgery.
• Explain procedures and set expectations for patients and families.
• Ensure sterile field and safety protocols are followed.
• Perform venipuncture and blood draws as needed.
• Monitor vitals during recovery and manage pain as prescribed.
• Communicate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and staff.
• Document nursing care accurately and completely.
• Prepare supplies and equipment for procedures.
• Discharge instructions and readiness assessment.

Skills

Perioperative care

Vital signs monitoring

Venipuncture

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Tools

Surgical prep tools

Vital signs equipment

Job description

About Regent Surgical Health

Since 2001, Regent Surgical Health has been a leader in developing and managing successful surgery center partnerships between hospitals and physicians. We continually improve and evolve the ASC model based on changing market conditions to stay ahead of emerging trends. From this viewpoint our team has developed proprietary ASC ownership models that give both physicians and hospitals what they need to ensure long-term clinical and financial success.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of Clinical Leadership the PreOp/PACU RN provides comprehensive care to patients before and after surgery, ensuring their safety and well-being throughout the perioperative period. This includes preparing patients for surgery, monitoring vital signs and overall condition until point of discharge. Provide appropriate assessment of physical, psychosocial/family, cultural, personal beliefs or restrictions, cognitive abilities, and pain and comfort needs. Maintain open communication with all staff to promote improvement in performance and quality care.

This is a Per Diem position! The centers hours are Monday - Friday No Calls; No Weekends; Holidays Off!

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate patients’ physical and mental health, gather relevant medical history, and prepare them for surgery, including assessment of surgical site, assessment of airway quality and function, administering pre-operative medications and IV fluids as needed.
• Provide clear and concise explanations of the surgical procedure, and what to expect during and after surgery to the patient and family members.
• Ensure the surgical site is properly prepared, verify informed consent, and implement safety protocols to prevent complications.
• Conduct venipuncture and blood draws as needed.
• Communicate effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other members of the surgical team to ensure seamless patient care.
• Monitor vital signs, oxygen levels, and overall condition of patients as they recover from anesthesia.
• Administer pain medication and implement pain management strategies to ensure patient comfort.
• Recognize and manage any complications that may arise during the post-operative period.
• Assess patients’ readiness for discharge or transfer providing discharge instructions to patient and other family members.
• Ensure proper supplies, equipment, and medications are ready for use.
• Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team.
• Operate any designated equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• RN license in appropriate State
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS

PREFERRED:

• Minimum two years of nursing experience
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing