PREOP/PACU RN

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life and AD&D coverage

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

Westgate Surgery Center in Glendale is seeking a PREOP/PACU Registered Nurse to provide continuous, high-quality care for patients before and after surgery. You will monitor patient status, support safety and comfort, and assist physicians during procedures as needed.

The role involves caring for patients emerging from anesthesia, coordinating assessment, planning and discharge processes with a focus on patient/family education and smooth room turnover.

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 experience in PACU or Critical Care preferred.
• Ability to make decisions based on nursing judgment.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuity and quality nursing care for all patients with continual evaluation of condition.
• Ensure patient safety, comfort and privacy at all times.
• Assist physicians in procedure rooms with tasks, conscious sedation and sterile techniques as deemed appropriate.
• Provide total comprehensive care to patients emerging from general anesthesia and/or sedation; assess, plan, implement and evaluate for discharge.

Skills

RN licensure

BLS/ACLS/PALS

PACU/ICU experience

Decision making

Communication skills

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

Job description

RN PACU

Westgate Surgery Center is hiring a PREOP/PACU Registered Nurse

Welcome to Westgate Surgery Center

PACU Registered Nurse (PACU RN) at Westgate Surgery Center
The PACU Registered Nurse provides continuity and quality nursing care for all patients, with continual evaluation of the patient's condition, providing patient safety, comfort, and privacy at all times. May assist the physicians in the procedure rooms with various tasks, conscious sedation, and utilizing sterile techniques as deemed appropriate. Will provide total comprehensive patient care to patients emerging from general anesthesia and/or sedation; assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient and family in preparation for discharge

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 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:

• 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.