Registered Nurse PACU PRN

Doctors Hospital of Augusta; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for the PACU department. In this role, you will provide essential post-anesthesia care, ensuring patient safety and comfort during recovery. Your responsibilities will include assessing patient conditions, administering medications, and coordinating care plans. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on patient recovery and well-being. Join a team that values compassion and excellence in healthcare, and take the next step in your nursing career with a supportive and innovative organization.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Coverage

Dental and Vision Benefits

401(k) Plan with Match

Education Assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Time Away From Work Program

Fertility and Family Building Benefits

Free Counseling Services

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
• Minimum of 1-year previous experience in Nursing required.

Responsibilities

• Provide post-anesthesia nursing care to patients.
• Administer medication and IV fluids accurately and safely.
• Assess and evaluate patient condition upon return from OR.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Medication Administration

Critical Thinking

Nursing Care

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Registered Nurse License

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Job description

Description

Introduction

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a Registered Nurse PACU you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Doctors Hospital of Augusta which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

Doctors Hospital of Augusta, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
  
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
  
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
  
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  
• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Registered Nurse PACU PRN where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) RN, you will provide post-anesthesia nursing care to the patient in the immediate post-anesthesia period and transitioning the patient to Phase I recovery. You will be responsible for assessing, evaluating, planning, implementing, and coordinating a treatment plan and achieving the goals of the PACU department.

What you will do in this role:

• You will provide prompt assessment of patient upon return from OR and/or diagnostic procedure and document findings.

• You will provide safe nursing care and safe environment for patients and families.

• You will transcribe and implement physician orders and document all patient related information.

• You will administer medication and IV fluids accurately and safely within nursing guidelines.

• You will update/revise plan of care as needed, based on continued assessment of patient. This includes providing care for patient discharge to nursing unit, including transport.

• You will effectively respond and perform in emergency and use critical thinking skills to perceive potential problem situations and intervene to offset adverse effects.

What qualifications you will need:

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Nursing: Associates Degree in Nursing or higher is required

• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state which you practice and/or hold an active Compact/Multi-State RN license

• Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider is required

• Minimum of 1-year previous experience of Nursing is required, previous PACU Nursing experience is preferred.

• Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date

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Doctors Hospital of Augusta has provided quality healthcare services since 1973. We give patients access to trained physicians and advanced technology. With nearly 50 years of pioneering healthcare, our 350+ bed hospital is one of the regions leading acute care facilities. We offer a wide range of services for our patients. Our services include our nationally recognized Burn Center and Cancer Center, accredited by the American College of Surgeons. We are Chest Pain Accredited. We have earned the Joint Commissions certificate of distinction for total hip and total knee replacement and spinal fusion surgery and are the only CARF accredited facility in the area.

At Doctors Hospital, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our Augusta community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

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"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Registered Nurse PACU PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status