PreOp PACU Nurse — Postoperative Recovery Expert

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Parker (CO); On-site; USD 72,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with match

Employee stock purchase

Job summary

Lincoln Surgery Center in Parker, CO is seeking a PreOp PACU Nurse to provide safe, postoperative care and ensure patients meet discharge criteria. You will monitor patients, manage airway, IV access, and perform head-to-toe evaluations using approved scoring systems in line with policy.

A strong focus on patient comfort and family support is essential. The role requires an Associate Degree in Nursing (or RN diploma) with 1+ years in clinical settings and an active RN license.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Prepare your patients' care area adequately and ensure necessary equipment and supplies are provided
• Demonstrate proper airway management techniques
• Monitor your patients according to policy (vital signs, temperature, cardiac, etc.)
• Demonstrate 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

Skills

Airway management

Vital signs monitoring

IV therapy

Patient safety

Team communication

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

RN Diploma or higher

Active RN license

Tools

BCLS

ACLS

PALS (if required)

Job description

Lincoln Surgery Center in Parker, CO is seeking a PreOp PACU Nurse to provide safe, postoperative care and ensure patients meet discharge criteria. You will monitor patients, manage airway, IV access, and perform head-to-toe evaluations using approved scoring systems in line with policy.

A strong focus on patient comfort and family support is essential. The role requires an Associate Degree in Nursing (or RN diploma) with 1+ years in clinical settings and an active RN license.