PreOp PACU RN

United Surgical Partners International Inc (USPI); Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Atlanta is seeking an experienced PreOp/PACU RN for full-time shifts. This role involves planning, directing, and coordinating nursing care for post-surgical patients, requiring strong knowledge of surgical procedures and monitoring skills. The ideal candidate must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school with a valid GA Nursing License, experience in Pre-Op/PACU, and excellent communication and organizational skills. Join a dedicated team aiming for high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in Pre‑Op/PACU.
• Ability to care for patients from infancy to geriatrics.
• Demonstrates strong professional and ethical behavior.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and implement all nursing care services for post-surgical patients.
• Monitor heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration.
• Participate in the development of patient care plans.

Skills

Knowledge of surgical procedures

IV setting skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Teamwork

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Current GA Nursing License

Current BLS, ACLS and PALS

Job description

Resurgens Surgical Center is a single specialty orthopedic practice.

• We are looking for a top performer with solid knowledge of Pre Op / PACU / Recovery Nursing
• This is a fast-paced environment that is driven to reach the highest quality and satisfaction outcomes in Georgia.
• This is for a Full Time PreOp/PACU RN shift.

PreOp/PACU RN has the responsibility to plan, direct, organize, coordinate, and implement all nursing care services for the post-surgical patients in a manner consistent with our mission statement.

• Patients are cared for and monitored as they recover from the effects of anesthesia in a post‑anesthesia care unit.
• The nurse’s responsibilities include all aspects of patient care prior to and following surgery.
• This care includes monitoring heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, and respiration, as well as managing the pain and nausea that often follow anesthesia.

Additional Responsibilities

• Admits, transfers, and discharges of patients.
• Completes ongoing patient assessments and documents according to policy.
• Completes nursing assessment within 2 hours of admission or a designated amount of time; designates reason for incompleteness, reviews database and nutrition screen.
• Participates in the development of the patient plan of care to include patient problems, goals, evaluations, and interventions.
• Reports symptoms and significant changes in the patient’s condition to appropriate personnel immediately.
• Assesses, collaborates, and coordinates patient’s discharge planning needs and readiness for discharge with other members of the care team.
• Demonstrates appropriate application of age‑specific standards, policies and procedures, and guidelines in caring for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Demonstrates proficient IV setting skills.
• Follows age‑specific standards in administering medications based on patient’s age.
• Follows age‑specific standards of care during altered states of consciousness related to analgesia, conscious sedation, or anesthesia.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current GA Nursing License
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS
• Minimum of 2 years experience in Pre‑Op/PACU
• Strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient
• Understand principles of aseptic technique and their implementation
• Ability to care for patients from infancy to geriatrics
• Knowledge base to recognize, evaluate, solve problems and correct errors
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing condition of the patient when needed
• Excellent teaching skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Demonstrate strong professional and ethical behavior
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, physicians and fellow employees. (TEAMWORK)
• Strong customer service skills
• Demonstrate accountability, creativity, innovation and be receptive to change
• Possess basic knowledge of Performance Improvement ideology