Perioperative PACU RN — Ambulatory Surgery Center

HCA Healthcare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits for medical, Rx

Wellbeing support with counseling and/

Time away from work – PTO and family

401(k) with 100% match on 3–9%

Education support and Galen College of

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Job summary

North Austin Surgery Center, part of HCA Healthcare, seeks a Perioperative Nurse to provide comprehensive preoperative and postoperative nursing care in our ambulatory surgery center. You will plan, execute, and evaluate nursing care until discharge, collaborating with surgeons and the care team to ensure safety and quality.

We value experienced nurses with PACU/Surgery exposure, active RN licensure, and current BCLS/ACLS/PALS credentials.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma or Higher degree is required.
• 1+ years of nursing experience in a clinical setting, preferably in PACU, ICU or Surgery.
• Active RN license as required by state of employment.
• BCLS Certification upon employment. 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 your patients’ history and diagnostic tests
• Administer pre-operative medications and intravenous therapy as prescribed
• You will exhibit proper technique for insertion, maintenance, and removal of IV catheters and saline locks
• Check dressings and/or operative site of your patients and report abnormalities to the surgeon
• Ensure your patients meet discharge criteria

Skills

Nursing experience in PACU/ICU/Surgery

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma or Higher degree in Nursing

Active RN license

BCLS Certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Job description

North Austin Surgery Center, part of HCA Healthcare, seeks a Perioperative Nurse to provide comprehensive preoperative and postoperative nursing care in our ambulatory surgery center. You will plan, execute, and evaluate nursing care until discharge, collaborating with surgeons and the care team to ensure safety and quality.

We value experienced nurses with PACU/Surgery exposure, active RN licensure, and current BCLS/ACLS/PALS credentials.