PACU RN

United Surgical Partners International; Warrington Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision and Rx

Life and AD&D coverage

Short- and long-term disability

FSAs and HSAs

401(k) and retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Bucks County Surgical Suites Highpoint is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse (PACU RN) to provide continuous, high-quality nursing care for patients recovering from anesthesia or sedation. You will monitor patient conditions, ensure safety, support the team, and assist in the preop and PACU areas as needed. Strong nursing judgment and communication are essential.

The role requires PA RN licensure, BLS/ACLS, and PALS within one year. Perioperative experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited RN program and be licensed as an RN in PA.
• Demonstrates strong nursing judgment and ability to prioritize patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients emerging from anesthesia or sedation in PACU.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care and readiness for discharge.
• Coordinate with surgical team and preoperative and postoperative staff.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and committees as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Teaching

Education

Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing

Active RN license in PA

BLS and ACLS Required

PALS preferred and must be obtained within 1 year

Job description

RN PACU

Bucks County Surgical Suites Highpoint

PACU Registered Nurse (PACU RN)
The PACU Registered Nurse provides continuity and quality nursing care for all patients, with continual evaluation of the patient's condition, providing patient safety, comfort, and privacy at all times. May assist the physicians in the procedure rooms with various tasks, conscious sedation, and utilizing sterile techniques as deemed appropriate. Will provide total comprehensive patient care to patients emerging from general anesthesia and/or sedation; assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient and family in preparation for discharge. Plans, coordinates, and oversees care for patients of any age in the PreOp and PACU department. Provides care within nursing standards of practice and the policies of the Center. Makes decisions regarding direct patient care needs and communicates appropriate information to other team members. May have additional responsibilities as designated by the manager, which include, but are not limited to, serving on committees, participating in quality improvement audits, and projects.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing
• Active RN license in PA
• BLS and ACLS Required
• PALS preferred upon hire and required within one year of hiring
• One year experience preferred in a perioperative setting.
• Demonstrates clinical competency, leadership, and teaching capabilities.
• Physically and emotionally capable of performing responsibilities of position.
• Ability to make decisions based on nursing judgment
• Able to prioritize and organize workload to meet the needs of patients and the unit
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written

What We Offer

As an organization, one way we care for our communities and each other is by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Availability of short- and long-term disability
• Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
• 401(k) and access to retirement planning
• Paid holidays and vacation

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.