PreOp PACU RN

United Surgical Partners International; Fletcher (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life and AD&D

Disability insurance

FSAs/HSAs

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Western Carolina Surgery Center, part of United Surgical Partners International, is hiring a full-time PreOp RN in Fletcher, NC. You will perform preoperative assessments, educate patients, administer meds, and ensure infection control in a busy ambulatory setting.

Join a team focused on quality care, collaboration with surgeons and anesthesia, and a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth in outpatient surgery.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN program.
• Active RN license in North Carolina.
• BLS and ACLS certification; PALS if required by the center.
• 2 years PACU or Critical Care experience preferred.
• Strong nursing judgment and prioritization.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough preoperative assessments and collect medical histories and vitals.
• Educate patients and families on surgical processes and prep.
• Administer prescribed preoperative meds per physician orders.
• Maintain infection control protocols to minimize SSIs.
• Manage IV lines and monitor fluids/electrolytes.
• Collaborate with surgical team, anesthesiologists, and staff.

Skills

Nursing judgement

Prioritization & organization

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited RN program

NC RN license

BLS/ACLS (PALS if required)

Job description

Western Carolina Surgery Center is hiring a FT PreOp RN!

Western Carolina Surgery Center is a patient-focused ambulatory surgery center dedicated to delivering high-quality outpatient surgical care through advanced technology, clinical excellence, and a collaborative team environment. Accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC), the center features a state-of-the-art facility with one operating room and three treatment rooms, supporting a variety of specialties including Orthopedics, Spine Surgery, Podiatry, ENT, and Ophthalmology. Physicians maintain an ownership interest in the center, fostering a strong culture of partnership, innovation, and quality patient outcomes. Team members enjoy a supportive workplace committed to professional growth, exceptional patient care, and making a positive impact in the community.

PreOp PACU RN at Western Carolina Surgery Center:

Preoperative Duties:

1. Patient Assessment:Conduct thorough preoperative assessments to collect patient medical histories, vital signs, and current medications.
2. Patient Education:Educate patients and their families on the surgical process, postoperative care instructions, and any necessary preparations.
3. Medication Administration:Administer prescribed medications, including preoperative sedatives and antibiotics, in accordance with physician orders and best practices.
4. Infection Control:Ensure strict adherence to infection control protocols to minimize the risk of surgical site infections.
5. IV Line Management:Establish and maintain intravenous (IV) lines as required, and monitor fluid and electrolyte balance.
6. Collaboration:Collaborate closely with the surgical team, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the smooth flow of preoperative preparations.

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 of 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.

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