Pre-op/PACU Registered Nurse

OrthoAtlanta; Fayetteville (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont OrthoAtlanta Orthopedic Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) in Fayetteville, GA is seeking an experienced Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse to join our orthopedic ambulatory care team. The ideal candidate has a strong background in preoperative assessment, post-anesthesia recovery, and caring for orthopedic surgery patients.

The role emphasizes patient education, effective pain management, discharge planning, and close collaboration with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the perioperative team

Qualifications

• Preoperative assessment and PACU care for orthopedic patients.
• Patient education and discharge planning responsibilities.
• Collaboration with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and perioperative team.

Responsibilities

• Perform preoperative assessments and monitor patients in PACU.
• Support safe anesthesia recovery and pain management.
• Educate patients and families about postoperative care and expectations.
• Participate in discharge planning and ensure smooth transition from OR to home.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and perioperative staff to optimize patient outcomes.

Skills

Pre-Op assessment

PACU care

Orthopedic patient care

Patient education

Pain management

Team collaboration

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

Job description

The Piedmont OrthoAtlanta Orthopedic Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) in Fayetteville, Georgia, is an outpatient orthopedic surgery center located on the campus of Piedmont Fayette Hospital. It specializes in same-day orthopedic procedures. The center is Medicare-certified and AAAHC-accredited, reflecting nationally recognized standards for quality and patient safety.

The facility is part of Piedmont Orthopedics | OrthoAtlanta and works closely with its orthopedic clinic and on-site physical therapy services. It provides comprehensive care for conditions involving the bones, joints, muscles, and ligaments, with specialties including:

• Sports medicine
• Joint replacement (hip and knee)
• Shoulder, elbow, hand, and wrist surgery
• Foot and ankle care
• Fracture treatment and pain management

We are seeking an experienced Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse to join our orthopedic ambulatory surgery center team. The ideal candidate has a strong background in preoperative assessment, post-anesthesia recovery, and the care of orthopedic surgery patients. This nurse is skilled at recognizing changes in patient condition, providing compassionate, patient-centered care, and ensuring a safe, efficient surgical experience from admission through discharge.

The successful candidate will have experience caring for patients undergoing total joint replacement, sports medicine, spine, hand, foot and ankle, and other orthopedic procedures. They will excel in patient education, pain management, discharge planning, and collaboration with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the perioperative team. A commitment to clinical excellence, teamwork, and exceptional patient outcomes is essential.