Registered Nurse PACU - Full Time

Athens Orthopedic Clinic; Loganville (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Athens Orthopedic Clinic Ambulatory Surgery Center in Loganville, GA is seeking an RN for Pre-op and PACU coverage. The role involves assisting in patient preparation for surgery, supporting anesthesia for blocks, and performing comprehensive post-anesthesia assessments to ensure safe recovery.

Responsibilities include airway management, pain control, and effective discharge planning. Requires RN licensure in Georgia, ACLS; PALS preferred with 1 year PACU/critical care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• RN must be graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Current Georgia RN license is required.
• ACLS is required; PALS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing patients for surgery.
• Assist anesthesia for blocks.
• Complete patient assessments using nursing knowledge and skills.
• Maintain airway and manage pain.
• Discharge planning for patients.

Skills

Patient care

Airway management

Post-anesthesia care

Discharge planning

Education

Registered Nurse (GA) licensure

ACLS certification

PALS preferred

Job description

Description

The Athens Orthopedic Clinic Ambulatory Surgery Center in Loganville is a 2 OR orthopedic ASC providing professional and quality patient care in a cohesive team environment.

Job Duties

The RN assigned to the Ambulatory Surgery Center Pre-op and PACU area will be responsible for successful completion of the following job duties:

1. Assist in the preparation of patients for surgery.
2. Assisting anesthesia for blocks
3. Completion of all patient assessment using appropriate nursing clinical knowledge and skills.
4. Maintenance of airway and pain management of patients
5. Discharge planning for patients.

Education/Experience

The successful candidate will possess the following education and experience:

1. Graduate of accredited School of Nursing
2. Current licensure as Registered Nurse by the Georgia Board of Nursing
3. Current BL and ACLS required
4. PALS certification preferred
5. One (1) year PACU or critical Care experience preferred