PACU/ Post-Op Registered Nurse

United Surgical Partners International, Inc; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Midwest Specialty Surgery Center, a free-standing orthopedic outpatient surgery center in the southwest side of Indianapolis, is seeking a Full Time RN to care for post‑op patients and provide education before discharge.

The ideal candidate will be a motivated, fast-learning professional who can multi-task and maintain patience. Hours are typically 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with shifts possibly running later depending on discharge timing; there is no on-call and no weekend/holiday work.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing.
• Active RN license in the state.
• ACLS Required
• Ability to make decisions based on nursing judgment.
• Able to prioritize and organize workload to meet needs of patients and unit.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Education for patient and family prior to discharge.
• Assess that patient is safe to discharge home.
• Caring for 3–4 post-op patients per shift.

Skills

ACLS

Nursing judgment

Prioritization

Communication skills

Education

RN program graduate

Job description

Midwest Specialty Surgery Center is a free-standing orthopedic outpatient surgery center located on the southwest side of Indianapolis. Midwest specializes in total joint replacement of the hip, knee, and shoulder as well as general orthopedic surgery.

We are currently seeking a Full Time Registered Nurse, RN to join our team that would work with patients after orthopedic surgery prior to discharge. The ideal candidate for this position will be a highly motivated, fast-learning professional who is able to multi-task effectively and maintain a good attitude and patience. A typical day would include caring for 3-4 post-op patients per shift. Primary duties would be education for patient and family prior to discharge as well as assessing that patient is safe to discharge home. You will not take call. You will not work weekends or holidays. Hours may vary from time to time, based on patient needs for the day. Typically, hours are 8-6:30pm. At times shifts may run later depending on when patients are ready to discharge.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing.
• Active RN license in the state.
• ACLS Required
• Ability to make decisions based on nursing judgment.
• Able to prioritize and organize workload to meet needs of patients and unit.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.

Medical Specialty

• Orthopedic Surgery

Physical Setting

• Ambulatory surgery center

Who We Are

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to delivering surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is proud of our inclusive culture. We respect differences and nurture the contributions of each individual while leveraging diversity to better serve our patients and physicians.