PACU RN

United Surgical Partners International, Inc; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401k retirement plan

Paid holidays

Health savings accounts

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Employee discount program

Job summary

Medical Center ASC is hiring a RN PACU Full Time at Presbyterian Rust Medical Center. The PACU nurse provides continuous nursing care for patients emerging from anesthesia, under the Pre-Op/PACU manager, ensuring safety and comfort throughout the perioperative period.

Responsibilities include executing physician orders, monitoring patient condition, with assistance in procedure rooms as needed, and preparing patients for discharge. Requires 2 years PACU/ICU experience and active RN license.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse with an unrestricted license in the state.
• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in PACU or ICU.
• Must have current BLS, ALS.
• Must possess a strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient.
• Understanding of aseptic techniques and their implementation.
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing condition of the patient when needed.
• Must be an excellent team player and have the ability to communicate with staff, patients and physicians.

Responsibilities

• Provide total comprehensive patient care to patients emerging from general anesthesia and/or sedation.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the patient and family in preparation for discharge.
• Implement all physician orders and maintain continuity and quality of nursing care.
• Ensure patient safety, comfort, and privacy at all times.

Skills

Nursing

Teamwork

Communication

Patient safety

Aseptic technique

Education

RN license

Tools

BLS

ALS

Job description

RN PACU Full Time

Medical Center ASC is hiring a RN PACU Full Time. Presbyterian Rust Medical Center is a fast‑paced ASC environment committed to producing the highest quality work and experience for patients and their families.

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Pre-Op/PACU manager, the PACU nurse is responsible for implementing all physician orders, providing for the continuity and quality of nursing care for all patients, with continual evaluation of the patients' condition, providing patient safety, comfort, and privacy at all times. At times, assist the physicians in the procedure rooms with various tasks, conscious sedation and utilizing sterile technique as deemed appropriate. Responsible for providing total comprehensive patient care to patients emerging from general anesthesia and/or sedation. Responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient and family in preparation for discharge.

Specialties Supported

• General Surgery
• Dental
• Gynecology
• Breast Surgery
• Orthopedics
• Urology
• ENT
• Plastics
• Podiatry
• Pain Management

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Paid time off (vacation & sick leave)
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long‑term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse with an unrestricted license in the state
• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Minimum of 2 years experience in PACU or ICU
• Must have current BLS, ALS
• Must possess a strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient
• Understanding of aseptic techniques and their implementation
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing condition of the patient when needed
• Must be an excellent team player and have the ability to communicate with staff, patients and physicians.