Outpatient Pre-Op & PACU RN — Compassionate Care

Proforma Health Inc; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Proforma Health Inc. seeks an experienced Outpatient Pre-Op PACU Nurse to provide safe nursing care for surgical patients in an outpatient setting.

The role covers pre-operative assessments, IV access, medication administration, PACU recovery, and patient education on both pre- and post-procedure care. You will monitor patients through recovery, support discharge, and collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and perioperative team members to ensure safety and comfort.

Qualifications

• Pre-operative assessments and IV access management.
• Medication administration per protocol.
• PACU monitoring and recovery support.
• Patient education on pre- and post-procedure care.
• Documentation and safety adherence in the EHR.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-op assessments and prepare patients for surgery.
• Establish IV access and administer medications per protocol.
• Monitor patient status in PACU through recovery.
• Provide patient education and discharge support.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and perioperative teams.
• Follow evidence-based protocols and maintain patient safety.
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the EHR.

Skills

PACU experience

IV initiation

Patient assessment

Patient education

Teamwork

Education

RN license

Job description

Proforma Health Inc. seeks an experienced Outpatient Pre-Op PACU Nurse to provide safe nursing care for surgical patients in an outpatient setting.

The role covers pre-operative assessments, IV access, medication administration, PACU recovery, and patient education on both pre- and post-procedure care. You will monitor patients through recovery, support discharge, and collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and perioperative team members to ensure safety and comfort.