Pre Op PACU RN

United Surgical Partners International; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life and AD&D

Disability insurance

FSAs/HSAs

401(k)

Paid holidays & vacation

Job summary

United Surgical Partners International is seeking a PreOp/PACU RN to deliver comprehensive patient care in the ambulatory surgery center setting. You will monitor patients coming out of anesthesia, ensure safety and privacy, and support the surgical team with sterile techniques and perioperative tasks.

Requirements include an approved nursing program graduate, SC RN license, and current BLS/ACLS, with PALS for pediatric‑serving locations.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Current RN license in South Carolina.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications in applicable locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuity and quality nursing care for all patients.
• Evaluate patient condition and ensure safety, comfort and privacy.
• Assist physicians in procedure rooms; including conscious sedation and sterile technique.
• Coordinate care from admission through discharge with patient and family.

Skills

Patient care

Sterile technique

Communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

RN license in SC

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

RN PreOp/PACU

PreOp/PACU Registered Nurse

The PreOp/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, including 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

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing
• Current license as an RN in the State of SC
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Current certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) for “home” ASC locations where pediatric patients are served
• One year of Ambulatory Surgical Center or Hospital setting preferred.
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office products including Excel
• Ability, knowledge, skills of a Staff Nurse who can function in all areas of the ASC.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving multiple variables in complex situations.
• Ability to understand the need for confidentiality in the work assigned.
• Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, and memos (in English)
• Ability to prepare reports and keep records.
• Skills to maintain effective communication with patients, physicians and ASC staff
• Must possess the ability to prioritize responsibilities and handle multiple projects simultaneously

What We Offer

• 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