Preop/PACU RN - Perioperative Care & Recovery

United Surgical Partners International, Inc; Cameron Park (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

West Coast Joint and Spine Center is seeking a Preop/PACU Registered Nurse to provide care for patients before and after anesthesia, ensuring safety, comfort, and privacy throughout the perioperative period.

The RN will assist physicians in procedure rooms, perform conscious sedation per protocol, and deliver comprehensive care from anesthesia emergence to discharge planning. BLS/ACLS required; PALS if needed; 2 years PACU/ICU experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN program.
• Active RN license in the state.
• BLS and ACLS required; PALS if required by the center.
• 2 years PACU or critical care experience preferred.
• Ability to make decisions based on nursing judgment.
• Able to prioritize and organize workload to meet patient needs.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• May assist physicians in the procedure rooms with various tasks, conscious sedation, and sterile techniques as deemed appropriate.
• Monitor and respond to patient conditions to ensure safety, comfort and privacy at all times.

Skills

Communication

Decision making

Prioritization

Nursing judgment

Education

Registered Nurse license (RN)

Graduate of accredited RN program

Job description

West Coast Joint and Spine Center is seeking a Preop/PACU Registered Nurse to provide care for patients before and after anesthesia, ensuring safety, comfort, and privacy throughout the perioperative period.

The RN will assist physicians in procedure rooms, perform conscious sedation per protocol, and deliver comprehensive care from anesthesia emergence to discharge planning. BLS/ACLS required; PALS if needed; 2 years PACU/ICU experience preferred.