Perioperative RN: Pre-Op & PACU Expert

Surgery Partners; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSA with Employer Contribution

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Surgery Partners is seeking an RN Pre-Op & PACU to ensure patient safety across peri-anesthesia care. You will educate patients, perform pre-procedure assessments, and develop individualized care plans, while monitoring post-anesthesia patients and guiding discharge instructions.

Responsibilities include post-op care, documentation, and collaboration with physicians and care teams to uphold CMS/AAAHC standards, infection control, and safe, efficient patient flow in the surgical suite.

Qualifications

• Current BLS certification.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-procedure assessments and formulate a care plan based on patient needs.
• Prepare patients for surgical procedures and provide pre-operative education and instructions.
• Monitor post-anesthesia patients in the PACU and document all care.
• Recognize emergencies and respond using clinical judgment and professionalism.
• Maintain compliance with safety, infection prevention, and CMS/AAAHC standards.

Skills

Clinical decision making

Team collaboration

Calm under pressure

Communication skills

Education

Associate's/Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Surgery Partners is seeking an RN Pre-Op & PACU to ensure patient safety across peri-anesthesia care. You will educate patients, perform pre-procedure assessments, and develop individualized care plans, while monitoring post-anesthesia patients and guiding discharge instructions.

Responsibilities include post-op care, documentation, and collaboration with physicians and care teams to uphold CMS/AAAHC standards, infection control, and safe, efficient patient flow in the surgical suite.