Registered Nurse PACU PRN

Surgery Partners, Inc; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with a company:

And more!

Job summary

Surgery Partners, Inc. is seeking a dedicated RN - Recovery to supervise postoperative care in a same-day surgery setting. You will support physicians, manage medications, and ensure patient safety during recovery.

Required are an accredited nursing degree, an active RN license, and current BLS/ACLS certifications. The role emphasizes careful charge management, patient privacy, and collaborative care with the clinical team.

Qualifications

• Assesses, develops and implements total nursing care for post-operative patients.
• Records and reports symptoms, reactions and changes in patients' conditions.
• Administers medications and treatments ordered by physicians.
• Maintains patient and employee privacy and confidentiality.
• Provides psychological support to patients and families.
• Maintains rapport with physicians and other departments providing care.

Responsibilities

• Assists in provision of nursing care to post-operative patients.
• Monitors and controls use of supplies and charging for items.
• Admits patients to sit-up area awaiting recovery.
• Performs routine charging of medications and supplies.
• Functions independently in emergency situations.

Skills

Post-operative care

Pain management

Medication administration

Patient discharge

Privacy & confidentiality

Emergency decision making

Communication with physicians

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Current Registered Nurse License

BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association)

Job description

Job Title

RN - Recovery

Essential Functions

Assists in provision of nursing care to patients in a same day surgery setting. Assumes total responsibility for patient care in accordance with physician’s orders and centers policies. Monitors and controls use of and charging for supplies utilized in the center.

Essential Functions

Assists in provision of nursing care to patients in a same day surgery setting. Assumes total responsibility for patient care in accordance with physician’s orders and centers policies. Monitors and controls use of and charging for supplies utilized in the center.

Supervision Received

Supervisor of Clinical Services

Education/ Experience

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse License
• Current American Heart Assn. BLS and ACLS certifications

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Assesses, develops and implements total nursing care for post-operative patients
• Records and reports to appropriate persons all symptoms, reactions abnormalities and changes in the physical and/or mental conditions of the post-operative patients
• Administers medications and treatments ordered by the physicians
• Cares and discharges post-operative patients according to facility policies
• Able to accurately assess need for pain and /or nausea medication
• An order always precedes the administration of medication
• Intended actions and side effects are known
• Medications are documented
• Maintains patient and employee privacy and confidential information
• Provides psychological support to patients and/or families
• Maintains rapport with physicians and other departments providing care for the patients, (i.e.: home x-ray, outside radiology)
• Admits patients to sit-up area
• Performs routine charging of medications and supplies
• Accurately checks charge sheets for supplies used on patients
• Functions independently in emergency situations
• Able to make logical quick decisions based on sound judgmentMaintains competence through continuing education
• Meets requirements for CEU re-licensure
• Assists in orientation of new employees with factual information regarding current departmental policies
• Acts as a resource for new employees
• Maintains supplies and cleanliness in the work environment

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.