Pre Op PACU RN

United Surgical Partners International, Inc; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability (short/long term)

FSAs and HSAs

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Howard County Gastrointestinal Diagnostic Center is seeking a Pre Op PACU Nurse to join our team in Columbia, MD. The PACU Registered Nurse delivers continuous, high-quality care to patients recovering from anesthesia, monitoring vitals, ensuring safety, and supporting families through discharge planning.

The ideal candidate has an RN license, BLS/ACLS (PALS if required) and at least 2 years in PACU or critical care, with strong communication and organizational skills to prioritize care in a

Qualifications

• RN license to practice in the state is required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications; PALS if required by the center.
• Minimum 2 years of PACU or Critical Care experience preferred.
• Ability to make decisions based on nursing judgment; strong communication.
• Prioritize and organize workload to meet patient needs in a busy unit.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuity and quality patient care for PACU patients after anesthesia.
• Monitor patient condition and ensure safety, comfort, and privacy.
• Assist physicians in procedure rooms with tasks and sedation as needed.
• Perform assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation for discharge.

Skills

PACU/CCU experience

Nursing judgment

Strong communication

Prioritize workload

Conscious sedation support

Education

RN license (state)

Graduate of accredited RN program

Job description

Howard County Gastrointestinal Diagnostic Center is seeking a Pre Op PACU Nurse

Pre Op PACU Registered Nurse (Pre Op PACU RN)

The 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

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing
• Active RN license in the state
• BLS and ACLS Required, PALS if required by the center
• 2 years experience in PACU or Critical Care preferred
• 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 the following, subject to employment status:

• 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.

Pay Range: Min: $38.03 to Max: $57.05

(Wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience.)