PACU RN - Perioperative Care Specialist

Surgical Care Affiliates, LLC; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Surgical Care Affiliates, LLC is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) in PACU for Escondido, California. The role involves assessing patients and formulating a perianesthesia plan to guide recovery.

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program with current RN licensure. BLS/BCLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications are required within specified timelines, depending on pediatric scope.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing.
• One year of PACU experience preferred.
• Current state licensure to practice within good standings.
• Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) within 90 days of employment or documentation of current BLS/BCLS certification.
• Successful completion of Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Course within 90 days of employment or documentation of current ACLS certification.
• Successful completion of Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) course is required when pediatric care is included in the facility scope services within 90 days of employment or documentation of current PALS certification.
• Specialty certification in Perioperative Nursing or Perianesthesia is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status throughout the episode of care.
• Develop an individualized perianesthesia plan of care by implementing.
• Provide hand-off report to other teammates that are accurate, concise and pertinent to the patient’s condition and response to care.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

BLS/BCLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Perioperative/perianesthesia certification

Job description

Surgical Care Affiliates, LLC is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) in PACU for Escondido, California. The role involves assessing patients and formulating a perianesthesia plan to guide recovery.

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program with current RN licensure. BLS/BCLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications are required within specified timelines, depending on pediatric scope.