PACU RN

United Surgical Partners International; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

United Surgical Partners International is seeking a PACU nurse to deliver high-quality perioperative care in an ambulatory setting. Under clinical manager supervision, you will implement physician orders, monitor patient status, and ensure safety, comfort and privacy during recovery from anesthesia.

The role involves assisting physicians in procedure rooms with tasks and conscious sedation as appropriate, and preparing patients and families for discharge with thorough assessments and plans.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current license to practice nursing in the state.
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in PACU or ICU.
• CPR certified. ACLS certification required within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Implement physician orders and provide continuity of nursing care.
• Continuously evaluate patient condition and ensure safety, comfort and privacy.
• Assist physicians in procedure rooms with tasks and conscious sedation as appropriate.
• Provide total comprehensive patient care to patients emerging from general anesthesia and/or sedation.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care in preparation for discharge.

Skills

Interdependent Partnering

Mastering Complexity

Technical/Functional

Communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Current license to practice nursing in the state

CPR certified. ACLS certification is required within 6 months

Job description

We provide first-class surgical services for local communities and recognize our employees as our number one assets. As a PACU nurse at our facility, you have the opportunity to enjoy no calls, no weekends and no holidays. We focus on offering a high quality, ambulatory care alternative to a hospital for surgical procedures. We have been in operation at this location since 1985 and perform over 6,000 surgeries per year. Speciality areas include GI Lab, Orthopedics, Pain Management, Plastic Surgery, Podiatry, and Urology.

Job Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the clinical 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.

Required Skills:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Currently licensed in the state
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS
• Minimum of 2 years experience in PACU or ICU

SKILLS REQUIRED:

1. Interdependent Partnering
   • Good communication and human relations skills.
2. Mastering Complexity
   • Ability to organize and follow through on own initiative.
   • Ability to master new skills.
3. Technical/Functional
   • Thorough knowledge of all phases of perioperative process including knowledge of surgical procedures and anesthesia implications.
   • Current nursing assessment and patient care skills.
   • Telemetry experience necessary
4. Education
   • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
   • Current license to practice nursing in the state.
   • CPR certified. ACLS certification is required within 6 months of employment if not currently certified.
5. Experience
   • Critical Care or PACU experience preferred.
6. Work environment
   • Outpatient Surgery
   • Physical demands (i.e. works on a computer, use of telephone, lifts up to 50 lbs.)
   • Works on computer, uses telephone.
   • Intermittent physical mobility/activity including walking, standing, sitting. Light lifting, pulling and pushing of carts, equipment, ect. Must be able to bend body downward at the waist, be able to kneel.

The above statements reflect the general outline considered necessary to describe the principle functions of this job. It shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements of the position.