Post-Op & PACU Recovery Nurse

United Surgical Partners International; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

United Surgical Partners International is seeking a PreOp/PACU RN to plan, direct, organize, coordinate and implement nursing care for post-surgical patients. You will work in a post-anesthesia care unit, monitoring vital signs, pain and nausea, and contributing to patient recovery.

The role requires the ability to admit, transfer, and discharge patients, perform timely assessments, and coordinate discharge planning with the care team. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current GA Nursing License.
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in Pre-Op/PACU.
• Strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient.
• Understand principles of aseptic technique and their implementation.
• Ability to care for patients from infancy to geriatrics.
• Excellent teaching, communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Admits, transfers, and discharges of patients.
• Completes ongoing patient assessments and documents according to policy.
• Completes nursing assessment within 2 hours of admission or designated time.
• Participates in development of patient plan of care with problems, goals, evaluations, interventions.
• Reports symptoms and significant changes to appropriate personnel immediately.
• Assesses, collaborates, and coordinates discharge planning with care team.
• Demonstrates age-specific standards in care and procedures.
• Demonstrates proficient IV setting skills.
• Follows age-specific standards during analgesia, sedation, or anesthesia.

Skills

Nursing skills

PACU experience

Age-specific care

Assessment skills

Education

RN license

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Job description

United Surgical Partners International is seeking a PreOp/PACU RN to plan, direct, organize, coordinate and implement nursing care for post-surgical patients. You will work in a post-anesthesia care unit, monitoring vital signs, pain and nausea, and contributing to patient recovery.

The role requires the ability to admit, transfer, and discharge patients, perform timely assessments, and coordinate discharge planning with the care team. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.