Preop/PACU RN - Perioperative Care Specialist

United Surgical Partners International; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

Lakewood Endoscopy is seeking a part-time Preop/PACU RN to join our team in Lakewood, CO. The nurse will implement physician orders, ensure continuity of care, and monitor patients emerging from anesthesia while maintaining safety and privacy.

Responsibilities include PACU/ICU familiarity, collaboration with physicians, and discharge planning. We value strong communication, organization, and initiative in a fast-paced ambulatory setting.

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.

Responsibilities

• Implement physician orders and provide continuity and quality of nursing care for all patients.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care pre- and post-anesthesia.
• Maintain patient safety, comfort and privacy at all times.
• Assist physicians in procedure rooms with conscious sedation and sterile technique as deemed appropriate.
• Prepare patients for discharge and provide family education as needed.

Skills

Nursing degree

RN license CO

BLS ACLS PALS

PACU/ICU experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Perioperative knowledge

Education

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Lakewood Endoscopy is seeking a part-time Preop/PACU RN to join our team in Lakewood, CO. The nurse will implement physician orders, ensure continuity of care, and monitor patients emerging from anesthesia while maintaining safety and privacy.

Responsibilities include PACU/ICU familiarity, collaboration with physicians, and discharge planning. We value strong communication, organization, and initiative in a fast-paced ambulatory setting.