PreOp PACU Nurse

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

North Springs Surgery Center in Colorado Springs is seeking a PreOp PACU Nurse to provide safe postoperative nursing care in our ambulatory setting. You will join a team that values compassionate care and professional development.

The role requires an RN with a state license, 1+ year of clinical experience, BLS, ACLS within 30 days, and PALS if required. Expect mentorship, ongoing education, and a supportive work environment under the HCA Healthcare system.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma or higher required.
• At least 1 year of nursing experience in a clinical setting (Preop, PACU, etc.).
• Active RN license as required by state of employment.
• BLS certification required at employment; online certification not acceptable.
• ACLS required within 30 days of hire; PALS if required by facility within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the care area and ensure equipment and supplies are provided.
• Demonstrate airway management techniques.
• Monitor patients per policy (vital signs, temp, cardiac).
• Insertion, maintenance, and removal of IV catheters and saline locks.
• Perform head-to-toe evaluation using an approved scoring system.
• Check dressings or operative site and report abnormalities to the surgeon.
• Provide a safe and comforting environment for patients and families.
• Ensure patients meet discharge criteria.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma or higher

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

RN License

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $34.67 - $49.59 / hour

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The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Ready for a role that supports your unique calling in patient care and fits your life? At North Springs Surgery Center, you'll find clear pathways to advance backed by our unmatched nationwide transfer policy that lets you grow your career when the time is right for you. With mentorship opportunities, clinical education courses, professional certification support, and educational assistance, you will have all the resources you need to build the career of a lifetime.

Job Summary And Qualifications

We are seeking a PreOp PACU Nurse for our ambulatory surgery center who demonstrates the values of our company by caring like family. You will ensure safe and effective nursing care rendered postoperatively until the patient is dismissed from the facility. With your expertise, our center will continue its legacy of employing nurses who contribute to the company’s mission and vision.

What you will do in this role:

• Prepare your patients’ care area adequately and ensure necessary equipment and supplies and provided
• You will demonstrate proper airway management techniques
• Monitor your patients according to policy (vital signs, temperature, cardiac, etc.).
• You will exhibit proper technique for insertion, maintenance, and removal of IV catheters and saline locks
• Perform and document head to toe evaluation of your patients utilizing an approved scoring system in line with HCA policy and procedure
• Check dressings and/or operative site of your patients and report abnormalities to the surgeon
• Provide a safe and comforting environment for your patients and family
• Ensure your patients meet discharge criteria

Qualifications you will need:

• Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma or Higher degree in Nursing Required
• 1+ years of nursing experience in a clinical setting, preferably in Preop, PACU, Pain, GI, ER, ICU or Surgery
• Active RN license as required by state of employment
• BCLS Certification upon employment. ***online certification not acceptable
• ACLS required within 30-days of hire
• PALS if required by facility within 30-days of hire

Benefits

North Springs Surgery Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

North Springs Surgery Center is a Joint Commission accredited multi-specialty ambulatory surgery center. We offer four state-of-the-art operating rooms with the newest technologies, including the da Vinci Xi robot. Our specialties include general, gynecology, orthopedics, otolaryngology, and podiatry. Our facility is affiliated with Surgery Ventures Group powered by HCA Healthcare.

HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for over a decade. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future."

Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC

Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive

HCA Healthcare

Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our PreOp PACU Nurse opening.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.