Pre Op / PACU RN

United Surgical Partners International, Inc; Chalfont (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life and AD&D

Short-and long-term disability

FSAs and HSAs

401(k) and retirement planning

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

USPI's Bucks County Surgical Suites Highpoint seeks a dedicated Pre Op/PACU Registered Nurse (PACU RN) to provide continuous, high-quality nursing care from pre‑op through recovery. The role includes assisting physicians in procedure rooms, administering conscious sedation, and ensuring patient safety, comfort, and privacy throughout.

The candidate will plan, coordinate, and evaluate care for patients of all ages in the PreOp and PACU area.

Qualifications

• RN license in PA (active)
• BLS and ACLS required
• PALS preferred; within one year of hire
• One year perioperative experience preferred
• Demonstrates clinical competency, leadership and teaching capabilities
• Ability to prioritize and organize workload
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written

Responsibilities

• Provide total nursing care to patients in Pre Op and PACU
• Assist physicians in procedure rooms with sterile techniques and conscious sedation
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care from pre-op to discharge
• Coordinate care and communicate with the care team and family
• May participate in committees and quality improvement activities

Skills

Nursing judgment

Leadership

Teaching capabilities

Verbal and written communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing

Tools

ACLS

BLS

PALS (preferred)

Job description

RN Pre Op / PACU

Bucks County Surgical Suites Highpoint

Pre Op / PACU Registered Nurse (PACU RN)

The Pre Op / PACU Registered Nurse provides continuity and quality nursing care for all patients, with continual evaluation of the patient's condition, providing patient safety, comfort, and privacy at all times. May assist the physicians in the procedure rooms with various tasks, conscious sedation, and utilizing sterile techniques as deemed appropriate. Will provide total comprehensive patient care to patients emerging from general anesthesia and/or sedation; assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient and family in preparation for discharge. Plans, coordinates, and oversees care for patients of any age in the PreOp and PACU department. Provides care within nursing standards of practice and the policies of the Center. Makes decisions regarding direct patient care needs and communicates appropriate information to other team members. May have additional responsibilities as designated by the manager, which include, but are not limited to, serving on committees, participating in quality improvement audits, and projects.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing
• Active RN license in PA
• BLS and ACLS Required
• PALS preferred upon hire and required within one year of hiring
• One year experience preferred in a perioperative setting.
• Demonstrates clinical competency, leadership, and teaching capabilities.
• Physically and emotionally capable of performing responsibilities of position.
• Ability to make decisions based on nursing judgment
• Able to prioritize and organize workload to meet the needs of patients and the unit
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written

What We Offer

As an organization, one way we care for our communities and each other is by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Availability of short- and long-term disability
• Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
• 401(k) and access to retirement planning
• Paid holidays and vacation

Who We Are

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner. USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.