Registered Nurse Pre-op/PACU

Central Ohio Urology Group; Voorhees Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision plans

HSA / FSA

401(k) matching

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

US Urology Partners is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse for Pre-op/PACU at our Voorhees, NJ ASC. The role covers comprehensive pre-op and PACU nursing, patient education, and safety compliance.

You will assess, monitor, and prepare patients, manage anesthesia-related recovery, and provide discharge instructions in a fast-paced ambulatory setting. The position requires an active NJ RN license, BLS/ACLS, 2–4 years of relevant experience, and strong teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted New Jersey RN license.
• Minimum 2-4 years of experience in Pre-Op, PACU, Critical Care, or Emergency Nursing.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Knowledge of ambulatory surgery workflows and patient safety standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and work in a team.
• Proficiency with electronic medical record documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough preoperative assessments and review histories.
• Verify consent, procedure, and site; start IVs and administer meds as ordered.
• Monitor and manage patients in PACU including pain and nausea control.
• Provide discharge instructions and ensure documentation is complete.
• Communicate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and OR staff; ensure patient safety.

Skills

NJ RN license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PACU/pre-op experience

Team collaboration

English communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

## Registered Nurse Pre-op/PACUApplylocations: US NJ Voorhees - ASCtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: R3193**About the Role**The Pre-Op/PACU RN is responsible for comprehensive nursing care of surgical patients before and after procedures, including assessment, preparation, monitoring, recovery, discharge readiness, and patient education. The RN ensures compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards while maintaining patient safety as the highest priority.**What You’ll Be Doing****Preoperative Responsibilities*** Conduct thorough patient assessments and review medical histories* Verify surgical consent, procedure, and site* Start IV lines and administer preoperative medications as ordered* Ensure completion of required documentation and checklist compliance* Educate patients and families regarding procedures and recovery expectations* Communicate effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and OR staff**PACU Responsibilities*** Monitor patients recovering from anesthesia using appropriate standards of care* Assess airway, respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological status, and pain levels* Administer medications and manage post-operative pain and nausea* Recovers patients per Recovery Phase I and II policy.* Demonstrates knowledge of anesthesia agents.* Interprets dysrhythmias, documents, and intervenes appropriately.* Keeps family/significant others informed of patient progress.* Recognize and respond promptly to complications or changes in condition* Document recovery progress and discharge criteria* Anticipates potential length of stay or discharge problems* Provide discharge instructions to patients and caregivers**General Responsibilities*** Adheres to infection control standards specific to patient care.* Interprets clinical data.* Acts as a patient advocate and uphold patient rights.* Documents medication use and controlled substance use.* Secures patient belongings on admission and throughout discharge.* Regularly attends staff meeting, orientations, and in-services.* Maintains confidentiality of all information in the medical record and assigned computer codes.* Maintains current knowledge of ambulatory post-anesthesia/peri-operative nursing practice. Utilizes opportunities for professional growth by attending continuing education programs.* Maintains and ensures dress code and decorum.* Promotes good image of Center to patients, physicians, vendors and community.* Demonstrates professional behavior by being technically competent, skilled and responsive to the Center's customers in a compassionate, efficient and effective manner.* Demonstrates knowledge of surgical emergency preparedness, Malignant hypothermia. Cardiac Arrest, Latex Allergy.* Performs daily checks of code carts and other environment of care checklists* Works flexible hours assuming responsibility and accountability for providing patient care.* Completes pre-operative assessments and post-operative follow up calls and completes all documentations within the defined timeframe.**What We Expect From You****Required*** Active and unrestricted New Jersey RN license* Minimum 2-4 years of experience in Pre-Op, PACU, Critical Care, or Emergency Nursing* Current BLS certification* Current ACLS certification* Knowledge of ambulatory surgery workflows and patient safety standards* Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment* Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing required* Strong interpersonal and organizational skills* Strong clinical judgment and attention to detail* Proficiency with electronic medical record documentation* Ability to multitask and adapt to a fast-paced surgical environment* Availability on average of 1 shift per week.**Preferred*** Bachelor of Science in Nursing* 5+ years of experience**Salary Range**:$55 per hourThe compensation range listed reflects the anticipated base pay for this position. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as relevant experience, education, skills, and work location.**What We are Offer You**At US Urology Partners, we are guided by four core values. Every associate living the core values makes our company an amazing place to work. Here “Every Family Matters”**Compassion**Make Someone’s Day**Collaboration**Achieve Possibilities Together**Respect**Treat people with dignity**Accountability**Do the right thingBeyond competitive compensation, our well-rounded benefits package includes a range of comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, HSA / FSA, 401(k) matching, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more.**What We are Offer You**At U.S. Urology Partners, we are guided by four core values. Every associate living the core values makes our company an amazing place to work. Here “Every Family Matters”# **Compassion**Make Someone’s Day# **Collaboration**Achieve Possibilities Together# **Respect**Treat people with dignity# **Accountability**Do the right thingBeyond competitive compensation, our well-rounded benefits package includes a range of comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, HSA / FSA, 401(k) matching, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more.**About US Urology Partners**U.S. Urology Partners is one of the nation’s largest independent providers of urology and related specialty services, including general urology, surgical procedures, advanced cancer treatment, and other ancillary services. Through Central Ohio Urology Group, Associated Medical Professionals of NY, Urology of Indiana, and Florida Urology Center, the U.S. Urology Partners clinical network now consists of more than 50 offices throughout the East Coast and Midwest, including a state-of-the-art, urology-specific ambulatory surgery center that is one of the first in the country to offer robotic surgery. U.S. Urology Partners was formed to support urology practices through an experienced team of healthcare executives and resources, while serving as a platform upon which NMS Capital is building a leading provider of urological services through an acquisition strategy.*U.S. Urology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.*