PACU RN — Ambulatory Postoperative Care

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Loxahatchee Groves (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work

Savings and retirement resources

Education support

Additional benefits

Job summary

Palms West Surgicenter is seeking a dedicated PACU nurse to provide post-anesthesia care at our ambulatory surgery center. You will ensure safe monitoring and readiness for discharge, aligning with HCA policies and patient safety goals.

Join our team to contribute to efficient post-op recovery, apply airway and IV management skills, and support families through the recovery process in a high-volume setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a PACU or ICU setting; preferably in an ambulatory surgery center.
• Active RN license as required by state of employment.
• Required valid BCLS Certification upon employment. ***online certification not acceptable
• ACLS required
• PALS as required by facility

Responsibilities

• Prepare your patients’ care area adequately and ensure necessary equipment and supplies are provided
• Demonstrate proper airway management techniques
• Monitor your patients according to policy (vital signs, temperature, cardiac, etc.)
• Exhibit proper technique for insertion, maintenance, and removal of IV catheters and saline locks
• Perform and document head to toe evaluation of your patients utilizing an approved scoring system in line with HCA policy and procedure
• Check dressings and/or operative site of your patients and report abnormalities to the surgeon
• Provide a safe and comforting environment for your patients and family
• Ensure your patients meet discharge criteria

Skills

Active RN license

Education

Nursing degree

BCLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

Palms West Surgicenter is seeking a dedicated PACU nurse to provide post-anesthesia care at our ambulatory surgery center. You will ensure safe monitoring and readiness for discharge, aligning with HCA policies and patient safety goals.

Join our team to contribute to efficient post-op recovery, apply airway and IV management skills, and support families through the recovery process in a high-volume setting.