Registered Nurse PreOp PACU FT

United Surgical Partners International, Inc; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading surgery center in Alexandria, LA is seeking a full-time PreOp PACU RN with GI experience. In this fast-paced environment, you will ensure high-quality care by monitoring patients pre- and post-surgery, documenting vital statistics, and working collaboratively with surgical teams. This role requires a strong nurse professional skilled in patient recovery and anesthesia care.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse with an unrestricted license in LA.
• Must have 1-3 years' experience in Pre-OP/PACU.
• BLS certification is required; ACLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients prior to surgery and assess post-operative condition.
• Monitor vital signs and provide post-anesthesia care.
• Log and chart findings in patient files.

Skills

Surgical procedures knowledge

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse

Graduate of accredited nursing school

Job description

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FT PreOp PACU RN (Experienced In GI)

USPI Christus Cabrini Surgery Center is seeking an experienced FT Pre-Op PACU RN, preferably with GI experience, to join our team. Christus Cabrini Surgery Center is a fast paced surgery center environment committed to producing the highest quality work and experience for patients and their families.

• Assess, instruct and prepare patients prior to surgery
• Take and record vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for surgical procedure
• Initiate IVs and ensure patients are informed about procedure
• Assess patients’ post-operative condition
• Monitor vital signs and other measurements of progress, meeting discharge criteria
• Log and chart all findings in patient files
• Monitor patients for condition changes, reporting any changes to physician
• Provide post-anesthesia care for patients recovering from conscious sedation, general anesthesia, and monitored anesthesia care
  
  

FT PreOp PACU RN (Experienced In GI)

USPI Christus Cabrini Surgery Center is seeking an experienced FT Pre-Op PACU RN, preferably with GI experience, to join our team. Christus Cabrini Surgery Center is a fast paced surgery center environment committed to producing the highest quality work and experience for patients and their families.

• Assess, instruct and prepare patients prior to surgery
• Take and record vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for surgical procedure
• Initiate IVs and ensure patients are informed about procedure
• Assess patients’ post-operative condition
• Monitor vital signs and other measurements of progress, meeting discharge criteria
• Log and chart all findings in patient files
• Monitor patients for condition changes, reporting any changes to physician
• Perform intervention duties during postoperative emergencies
• Provide post-anesthesia care for patients recovering from conscious sedation, general anesthesia, and monitored anesthesia care
  
  

Who We Are

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and health care 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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Required Skills:

• Must be a Registered Nurse with an unrestricted license in LA
• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Must have at least 1-3 years' previous experience in Pre-OP/PACU
• Experienced in providing post-anesthesia care for patients recovering from conscious sedation, general anesthesia, and monitored anesthesia care
• Previous experience in GI.
• BLS certification is required; ACLS certification is preferred and must be obtained within one year
• Must possess a strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient
• Understanding of aseptic techniques and their implementation
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing condition of the patient when needed
• Must be an excellent team player and have the ability to communicate with staff, patients and physicians.
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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