PreOp/PACU RN PT

Physician Partners of America; Orange Park (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Physician Partners of America in Orange Park, FL is seeking a Part-Time PreOp/PACU Registered Nurse to provide compassionate care in preoperative and postoperative settings, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the surgical experience.

The role requires preoperative assessments, post-anesthesia monitoring, medication administration, and collaboration with surgeons and anesthesiologists in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and patient education are essential.

Qualifications

• Current Florida RN license is required.
• Experience in PreOp and PACU nursing.
• BLS/ACLS certifications preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for surgery with preoperative assessments and histories.
• Monitor vital signs and condition in post-anesthesia recovery.
• Administer medications and treatments per protocol.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists and care teams.
• Educate patients and families on pre/postoperative care.
• Maintain accurate patient records per healthcare regulations.
• Respond to needs and emergencies in PreOp/PACU.
• Function as Pharmacy Nurse ensuring medication organization.
• Perform crash cart checks and environmental rounding.

Skills

Nursing clinical assessment

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Education

Florida RN license

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate PreOp/PACU Registered Nurse (Part-Time) to join our healthcare team in Orange Park, FL. The ideal candidate will provide exceptional nursing care to patients in the preoperative and post-anesthesia care units, ensuring patient safety, comfort, and optimal outcomes throughout the surgical experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for surgery by conducting preoperative assessments and verifying medical histories.
• Monitor patients' vital signs and overall condition during the post-anesthesia recovery phase.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, adhering to established protocols.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Provide patient and family education regarding preoperative and postoperative care instructions.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records in compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Respond promptly to patient needs and emergencies in the PreOp and PACU settings.
• Function as Pharmacy Nurse ensuring organization and inventory of medications.
• Perform crash cart checks and environmental rounding.

Qualifications

• Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Florida.
• Experience in Preoperative (PreOp) and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) nursing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

Work Schedule

Part-time position with flexible scheduling options available.