PACU Nurse - Orthopedic Ambulatory Surgery

Athens-Orthopedic-Clini; Loganville (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Athens Orthopedic Clinic Ambulatory Surgery Center in Loganville is seeking a Registered Nurse to support preoperative and postoperative care in a fast-paced orthopedic setting. You will assist in patient preparation, support anesthesia for blocks, and conduct thorough patient assessments.

The role emphasizes airway and pain management, discharge planning, and close collaboration with the surgical team to ensure safe, quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited School of Nursing
• Current licensure as Registered Nurse by the Georgia Board of Nursing
• Current BLS and ACLS required
• PALS certification preferred
• One year PACU or critical Care experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of patients for surgery.
• Assisting anesthesia for blocks
• Completion of all patient assessment using appropriate nursing clinical knowledge and skills.
• Maintenance of airway and pain management of patients
• Discharge planning for patients.

Skills

Patient assessment

Airway management

Post-anesthesia care

Pain management

Discharge planning

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse licensure (GA)

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification preferred

Graduate of accredited School of Nursing

1 year PACU/critical care experience preferred

Job description

Athens Orthopedic Clinic Ambulatory Surgery Center in Loganville is seeking a Registered Nurse to support preoperative and postoperative care in a fast-paced orthopedic setting. You will assist in patient preparation, support anesthesia for blocks, and conduct thorough patient assessments.

The role emphasizes airway and pain management, discharge planning, and close collaboration with the surgical team to ensure safe, quality patient care.