Perioperative RN: Preop & PACU Specialist

Surgery Partners, Inc; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

401k employer match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Southpoint Surgery Center is seeking an experienced perioperative nurse to deliver comprehensive PACU care across age groups, from pediatric to geriatric. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to plan and evaluate patient care, ensuring safety and quality. The role includes coordinating discharge needs and guiding staff in the manager's absence.

Requires NC license or compact state, BLS on hire, and ACLS/PALS within six months. Associates degree is required; BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing; Associates degree required, BSN preferred.
• Current licensure in the State of North Carolina or compact multi-state RN license.
• BLS certification required at hire; ACLS and PALS within 6 months preferred.
• Minimum perioperative nursing experience in hospital setting; critical care nursing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, safe nursing care across age groups in PACU; use nursing process to plan and evaluate care.
• Supervise team and assist in decisions in the manager's absence.
• Participate in discharge planning and care coordination with the care team.
• Document care accurately in patient records and engage in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Independent work

Decision making

Highly organized

Attention to detail

Accountability

Calm under pressure

Communication skills

Relationship building

Adaptability

Education

RN license in NC or compact state

Associates degree in nursing (BSN preferred)

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS & PALS (within 6 months)

Job description

Southpoint Surgery Center is seeking an experienced perioperative nurse to deliver comprehensive PACU care across age groups, from pediatric to geriatric. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to plan and evaluate patient care, ensuring safety and quality. The role includes coordinating discharge needs and guiding staff in the manager's absence.

Requires NC license or compact state, BLS on hire, and ACLS/PALS within six months. Associates degree is required; BSN preferred.