PACU RN - Premier Ambulatory Surgery Experience

United Surgical Partners International; Carrollwood (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Physicians Surgery Center in Tampa, Florida is seeking a Preoperative PACU Registered Nurse to provide continuous nursing care for patients emerging from anesthesia, ensuring safety, comfort and privacy at all times.

The PACU RN will support the surgical team in PACU and follow protocols, focusing on assessment, planning, and discharge readiness; Florida RN licensure and BLS/ACLS are required, with PALS if required by the center.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing.
• Active RN license in the state of Florida.
• BLS and ACLS required; PALS if required by the center.
• 2 years experience in PACU or Critical Care preferred.
• Ability to make decisions based on nursing judgment.
• Able to prioritize and organize workload to meet patient needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuity and quality nursing care for patients emerging from anesthesia or sedation.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient and family needs in preparation for discharge.
• Assist physicians in procedure rooms with tasks, conscious sedation, and sterile techniques as appropriate.
• Maintain patient safety, comfort, and privacy at all times.

Skills

Communication skills

Nursing judgment

Prioritization and organization

Education

Florida RN license

BLS

ACLS

PALS (if required)

Job description

Select Physicians Surgery Center in Tampa, Florida is seeking a Preoperative PACU Registered Nurse to provide continuous nursing care for patients emerging from anesthesia, ensuring safety, comfort and privacy at all times.

The PACU RN will support the surgical team in PACU and follow protocols, focusing on assessment, planning, and discharge readiness; Florida RN licensure and BLS/ACLS are required, with PALS if required by the center.