PACU RN

FirstHealth of the Carolinas; Troy (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated PACU RN to join their team. In this entry-level role, you will prepare and recover patients for outpatient surgeries, ensuring high standards of care and safety. Your responsibilities will include assessing patient needs, providing education, and performing IV insertions. This position offers an excellent opportunity to grow in a supportive healthcare environment, where your contributions will directly impact patient outcomes. Join a team that values professionalism and commitment to quality care in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year Medical-Surgical Nursing or PACU experience preferred.
• BCLS upon hire, ACLS and PALS preferred within six months.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and recover patients for outpatient surgery and GI procedures.
• Provide discharge teaching and patient education.
• Maintain annual unit-specific mandatory competencies.

Skills

Patient Assessment

IV Insertion

Patient Education

Safety and Infection Control

Education

Graduate of an approved School of Nursing

Current North Carolina RN license

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Overview

The perioperative RN works with the team to prepare and recover patients for minor outpatient surgery and GI procedures, provides discharge teaching and patient education, transports patients as needed, and performs IV insertions.

• Uses the nursing process to assess, plan, and evaluate patient care.
• Provides nursing care considering the age group served within the healthcare system.
• Demonstrates appropriate safety and infection control measures.
• Teaches, directs, advises, and informs others in a professional manner.
• Reports and records information legibly and appropriately.
• Maintains annual unit-specific mandatory competencies prior to expiration.
• Attends and completes required meetings, in-services, and competency validation activities.

Qualifications

Graduate of an approved School of Nursing with a current North Carolina RN license or RN multi-state licensure privilege through the Nurse Licensure Compact. Minimum of one (1) year Medical-Surgical Nursing or PACU experience preferred.

Certifications

BCLS upon hire, with ACLS and PALS preferred upon hire or obtained within six (6) months, and then maintained.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care