PACU RN

United Surgical Partners International; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

United Surgical Partners International is hiring a RN PACU Part Time at Presbyterian Rust Medical Center ASC in New Mexico. The PACU nurse under the Pre-Op/PACU manager provides total comprehensive patient care for patients emerging from anesthesia, with focus on safety, comfort, and privacy.

The role supports physicians in procedure rooms during conscious sedation when appropriate. Qualifications include RN licensure in the state, 2+ years PACU/ICU experience, BLS and ALS certifications, and

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.
• Assist physicians in procedure rooms with tasks, conscious sedation, and sterile technique as deemed appropriate.
• Maintain patient safety, comfort, and privacy at all times.

Skills

Registered Nurse license

PACU/ICU experience

BLS certification

ALS certification

Surgical procedures knowledge

Aseptic techniques

Team player

Communication skills

Job description

RN PACU Part Time

Presbyterian RustMedical Center ASC is hiring a RN PACU Part 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 time. 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.

Experienced in supporting in the following specialties: General Surgery, Dental, Gynecology, Breast Surgery, Orthopedics, Urology, ENT, Plastics, Podiatry, Pain Management.

What We Offer

As a valued member of USPI, your health and well‑being are important to us. We are proud to provide you and your dependents with valuable and significant benefits. USPI knows the value of well-rounded, balanced employees, which is why we offer a variety of additional benefits to help manage life’s daily stresses. USPI offers the following benefits, subject to employment status:

• 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

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 providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of, our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.

Required Skills:

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.