PreOp / PACU RN

United Surgical Partners International, Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Resurgens Surgical Center in Georgia seeks a dedicated PreOp/PACU RN to deliver high-quality postoperative nursing care. This full-time role requires a GA RN license and 2+ years in Pre-Op/PACU, with strong clinical and communication skills for fast-paced recovery care.

You will monitor patients in PACU, manage pain and vitals, and coordinate discharge planning with the care team, ensuring safety and patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current GA Nursing License.
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS certification.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in Pre-Op/PACU.
• Strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient.
• Aseptic technique and patient safety principles.
• Ability to care for patients from infancy to geriatrics.
• Excellent teaching, communication and organizational skills.
• Teamwork and professional ethics.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct organize, coordinate, and implement nursing care for post-surgical patients.
• Care for patients in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) and monitor vitals.
• Manage pain, nausea, and patient recovery after anesthesia.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge patients; document assessments per policy.
• Develop and update the patient care plan with goals and interventions.
• Communicate significant changes to the care team immediately.
• Coordinate discharge planning with the care team and family.
• Ensure age-specific standards of care and administer medications safely.

Skills

RN license GA

BLS ACLS PALS

Pre-Op/PACU experience

Patient assessment

Communication

Teamwork

Age-specific care

Aseptic technique

Adaptability

Clinical judgment

Discharge planning

Ethical conduct

Education

RN Nursing Degree

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.

The 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.

• Nurses work in a post-anesthesia care unit (formerly known as the recovery room), where patients are cared for and monitored as they recover from the effects of anesthesia.
• 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.

Additionally, they are responsible for:

• 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:

• 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