Registered Nurse - Pre-Op/PACU

DOCTORS OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER; Lafayette (LA); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 92.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

PTO

Paid Holidays

No On-Call

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Team-oriented environment

Zusammenfassung

DOCTORS OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER in Lafayette, LA seeks a dedicated RN to join the Pre-Op / PACU team. You will guide patients through pre-op and post-op care, monitor anesthesia recovery, and collaborate with physicians and families to ensure safe, informed care.

The role emphasizes teamwork, patient-centered care, and a healthy work-life balance in a fast-paced outpatient environment. BLS/ACLS required, with 1+ year PACU/pre-op experience preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Active RN license in the state of employment.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• 1+ year PACU/pre-op/perioperative experience.
• PALS and/or CNOR certification a plus.

Aufgaben

• Provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care to pre-operative and post-operative patients.
• Monitor patients recovering from anesthesia; document vital signs and status.
• Obtain and document complete nursing histories and assessments.
• Administer medications safely and accurately.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans.
• Communicate with physicians, patients, families, and care team members.
• Supervise and support non-licensed clinical staff as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation in medical records.
• Follow nursing standards, state regulations, and center policies.

Kenntnisse

RN

PACU experience

Pre-op care

Post-op care

Medication administration

Vital signs monitoring

Team leadership

EMR documentation

Tools

EMR documentation

Jobbeschreibung

Looking for a nursing role where your skills truly shine—without nights, weekends, or on-call stress? Join our close-knit surgical team as a Pre-Op / PACU Registered Nurse, where you’ll play a hands-on role in guiding patients through every stage of their surgical journey. In this fast-paced yet supportive outpatient environment, you’ll combine clinical expertise, critical thinking, and compassionate care to ensure patients feel informed, safe, and comfortable before and after their procedures—all while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.What We OfferPaid Time Off (PTO)Paid HolidaysNo On-Call RequirementsMedical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityLife InsuranceCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance401(k) with Company MatchSupportive leadership and a collaborative clinical environmentWhat You’ll DoProvide compassionate, high-quality nursing care to pre-operative and post-operative patientsMonitor patients recovering from general, regional, or local anesthesiaObtain and document complete nursing histories and assessmentsClosely monitor vital signs and patient status, identifying and reporting any changesAdminister medications safely and accuratelyDevelop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plansCommunicate effectively with physicians, patients, families, and care team membersSupervise and support non-licensed clinical staff as neededMaintain accurate documentation in medical recordsSupport a teamwork-based environment with opportunities for cross-trainingFollow all nursing standards, state regulations, and center policiesWhat We’re Looking ForGraduate of an accredited school of nursingActive Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employmentBLS and ACLS certifications required1+ years PACU, pre-op, or perioperative experiencePALS and/or CNOR certification a plusIf you’re a dedicated RN who values teamwork, patient-centered care, and a positive work environment, we invite you to apply and become part of a team that truly supports both its patients and its staff.*This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not represent a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications that may be required.*