Preop / PACU - RN - FT

United Surgical Partners International; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 46,838 - 73,012; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discount program

Paid leave in accordance with applicable law

Job summary

United Surgical Partners International is seeking a full-time Preop/PACU RN for the South Denver Surgery Center. This role offers M-F daytime hours with no weekends, nights, or holidays. Responsibilities include implementing physician orders, providing patient care during recovery from anesthesia, and ensuring patient safety and comfort.

The ideal candidate will have a current CO RN license and certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS, with PACU/ICU experience preferred. Benefits include a 401(k) plan, employee assistance, and discounts.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current CO Registered Nurse License.
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS required.
• ASC experience is a plus.
• Experience in PACU/ICU required.

Responsibilities

• Implement physician orders and ensure continuity of nursing care.
• Provide comprehensive patient care for patients emerging from anesthesia.
• Assist physicians in procedure rooms with various tasks.

Skills

Good communication and human relations skills

Ability to organize and follow through on own initiative

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Current CO Registered Nurse License

Current BLS, ACLS and PALS

Tools

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Job description

South Denver Surgery Center is hiring a Preop/PACU RN FT to join our team!

M-F daytime hours. No weekends, nights, calls or holidays.

Prep/PACU Registered Nurse

Under the direct supervision of the Pre‑Op/PACU manager, the PACU nurse is responsible for implementing all physician orders, providing for the continuity and quality of nursing care for all patients, with continual evaluation of the patients’ condition, providing patient safety, comfort, and privacy at all time. At times, the nurse assists the physicians in the procedure rooms with various tasks, conscious sedation and utilizing sterile technique as deemed appropriate. The nurse is responsible for providing total comprehensive patient care to patients emerging from general anesthesia and/or sedation, and for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient and family in preparation for discharge.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current CO Registered Nurse License
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS
• ASC experience a plus
• Experience in PACU/ ICU required
• Good communication and human relations skills
• Ability to organize and follow through on own initiative.
• Thorough knowledge of all phases of perioperative process including knowledge of surgical procedures and anesthesia implications.

Benefits

USPI offers the following benefits, subject to employment status:

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program
• USPI provides paid leave in accordance with applicable law

Hourly Range

$34 - $53 (based on experience)