Perioperative Nurse (PRN) - Ambulatory PACU

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, dental, &

Vision & behavioral health benefits

401(k) plan with employer match

Education support and tuition benefits

Job summary

Alpine Surgery Center, part of HCA Healthcare, seeks a Perioperative Nurse (PACU/PreOp) for PRN shifts in our Anchorage, AK ambulatory surgery center. You will plan, execute and evaluate nursing care preoperatively and postoperatively until discharge, upholding the high standards of Surgery Ventures powered by HCA Healthcare.

You will perform preoperative assessments, manage IV therapies, ensure equipment readiness, and support patient discharge criteria in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Active RN license as required by state of employment.
• BCLS certification; online certification not acceptable.
• ACLS required within 30 days of hire.
• PALS if required by facility within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare your patients’ care area adequately before case.
• Ensure availability of necessary equipment and supplies for your patients’ procedure.
• Conduct complete physical and psychological assessment and evaluation of patient history and diagnostic tests.
• Administer pre-operative medications and intravenous therapy as prescribed.
• Demonstrate proper technique for IV catheter insertion, maintenance, and removal.
• Check dressings and/or operative site and report abnormalities to the surgeon.
• Ensure patients meet discharge criteria.

Skills

PACU experience

PreOp nursing

RN license

BCLS certification

ACLS within 30 days

PALS if required

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma

Job description

Alpine Surgery Center, part of HCA Healthcare, seeks a Perioperative Nurse (PACU/PreOp) for PRN shifts in our Anchorage, AK ambulatory surgery center. You will plan, execute and evaluate nursing care preoperatively and postoperatively until discharge, upholding the high standards of Surgery Ventures powered by HCA Healthcare.

You will perform preoperative assessments, manage IV therapies, ensure equipment readiness, and support patient discharge criteria in a fast-paced setting.