Registered Nurse Pre/Post - PRN

Sauk Prairie Healthcare, Inc.; Fletcher (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Western Carolina Surgery Center as a Registered Nurse for Pre and Post procedures. Be part of a patient-centered team known for excellence in surgical services. This role involves patient assessment, medication administration, and postoperative recovery care. Benefit from a supportive culture promoting professional growth, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage

401(k) and retirement planning access

Paid holidays and vacation

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a preoperative and postoperative nursing role.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough preoperative assessments and educate patients.
• Provide postoperative care in the PACU and monitor vital signs.
• Maintain accurate records of patient care and documentation.

Skills

Excellent Communication

Team Player

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Tools

BLS and ACLS Certification

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United Surgical Partners International, Inc

Job ID 72752-147 Date posted 05/16/2025

Western Carolina Surgery Center is hiring a Registered Nurse for Pre and Post!

Welcome to Western Carolina Surgery Center, where compassionate care and innovative technology come together to deliver exceptional outpatient surgical services!

Why join Western Carolina Surgery Center?

• Patient-Centered Excellence: At Western Carolina Surgery Center, we are committed to creating a high-quality, service-oriented environment where patient care is our top priority. Join a team dedicated to improving lives with every procedure.
• Accredited Quality: Our facility is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, reflecting our commitment to upholding the highest standards of safety, quality, and patient satisfaction.
• Physician Ownership: Be part of a center where physicians have an ownership or investment interest, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment. A list of physician owners or investors is available upon request.
• State-of-the-Art Facility: Equipped with 1 operating room and 3 treatment rooms, our center utilizes advanced technology to support precise and efficient surgical care.
• Diverse Specialties: Our experienced surgeons perform procedures across a variety of specialties, including: Orthopedics, Spine Surgery, Podiatry, ENT, Ophthalmology.
• Supportive Team Culture: Thrive in a collaborative environment that values your expertise and offers opportunities for professional growth and development.
  
  

At Western Carolina Surgery Center, we believe that health and care are inseparable. Join us and be part of a dedicated team focused on providing exceptional care and making a difference in our community, one patient at a time!

Registered Nurse Pre/Post at Western Carolina Surgery Center:

Preoperative Duties:

• Patient Assessment: Conduct thorough preoperative assessments to collect patient medical histories, vital signs, and current medications.
• Patient Education: Educate patients and their families on the surgical process, postoperative care instructions, and any necessary preparations.
• Medication Administration: Administer prescribed medications, including preoperative sedatives and antibiotics, in accordance with physician orders and best practices.
• Infection Control: Ensure strict adherence to infection control protocols to minimize the risk of surgical site infections.
• IV Line Management: Establish and maintain intravenous (IV) lines as required, and monitor fluid and electrolyte balance.
• Collaboration: Collaborate closely with the surgical team, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the smooth flow of preoperative preparations.
  
  

Postoperative Duties:

• Recovery Care: Provide postoperative care to patients in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU), monitoring vital signs, pain levels, and overall well-being.
• Patient Advocacy: Advocate for patients' comfort and safety, managing pain and addressing any immediate postoperative concerns.
• Assessment: Continuously assess patients for signs of complications or adverse reactions, taking prompt action as needed.
• Medication Management: Administer postoperative medications, including pain management and antiemetics, while closely monitoring their effects.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and comprehensive patient records, documenting all care provided, observations, and patient responses.
• Discharge Planning: Collaborate with the surgical team to ensure patients are ready for discharge and providing discharge instructions.
  
  

Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
  
  

Licensure/Certification:

• BLS and ACLS Required
• Current RN license in the state of North Carolina.
  
  

Required Experience:

• Previous experience in a preoperative and postoperative nursing role.
• Excellent Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare colleagues.
• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, adapting to a fast-paced surgical environment.
  
  

What We Offer:

As an organization, one way we care for our communities and each other is by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Availability of short- and long-term disability
• Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
• 401(k) and access to retirement planning
• Paid holidays and vacation
  
  

Who We Are:

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.

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