PRN PACU RN – Post-Op Recovery & Team Care

Urology Associates, P.C.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Urology Surgery Center, Nashville TN is actively seeking a PRN PACU RN to join our surgical team. The role emphasizes therapeutic patient- and family-centered care per physician orders, in line with center philosophy and governing regulations.

Responsibilities include pre-op and post-op care, safe environment, continual assessment, and documentation. Requires ACLS/BLS certification, CEUs, and computer literacy; two years nursing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of Registered Nursing.
• Demonstrates cooperative work attitude toward and with co-employees, management, patients, visitors and physicians.
• Maintains Continuing Education Units (CEUs) as required by the State Board of nursing.
• Seeks and maintains certification in ACLS, and BLS.
• Cross-trains in other Center areas to serve as staff team member.
• Working knowledge and comfort with computer use.

Responsibilities

• Functions in variety of roles in the Pre-Op and PACU areas, working closely with other team members to deliver quality pre-operative and post-operative care.
• Promotes and maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and visitors, including keeping family members informed of any unexpected delays.
• Continually evaluates the patient’s progress toward the desired outcomes and revises the plan of care and interventions as necessary.
• Performs a systematic and continuous assessment of the patient and assures that all data are collected, documented and communicated.
• Maintains responsibilities for completing controlled substance counts performed twice daily.
• Is cognizant of health care cost.
• Reports and completes appropriate forms for incident to patient, visitors, and employees.
• Is knowledgeable and responsive to emergency situations (i.e., cardiac arrest, malignant hyperthermia, adverse drug reaction, fire, etc.).

Skills

Cooperative attitude

ACLS

BLS

Education

Registered Nursing degree

Job description

Urology Surgery Center, Nashville TN is actively seeking a PRN PACU RN to join our surgical team. The role emphasizes therapeutic patient- and family-centered care per physician orders, in line with center philosophy and governing regulations.

Responsibilities include pre-op and post-op care, safe environment, continual assessment, and documentation. Requires ACLS/BLS certification, CEUs, and computer literacy; two years nursing experience is preferred.