Registered Nurse PreOp/PACU PRN - Oakville ASC

Inova Oakville Ambulatory Surg; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with a company

Job summary

Inova Oakville Ambulatory Surgery Center in Alexandria, VA is hiring seasoned PreOp/PACU RNs for a PRN (as needed) role. You will care for surgical patients recovering from anesthesia, monitor vitals, and support the PreOp/PACU teams in a fast-paced ASC setting.

Ideal candidates bring one+ years PACU/Critical Care experience, pediatrics in ASC preferred, Virginia RN license and BLS; ACLS/PALS preferred within six months.

Qualifications

• One or more years of PACU/Critical Care nursing experience.
• Prior PreOp/PostOp experience including Pediatrics in an ASC preferred.
• Current Virginia RN licensure and BLS certification.
• ACLS/PALS certification preferred within six months of hire.
• Flexibility to provide coverage until closing as needed.

Responsibilities

• Care for surgical patients as they recover from anesthesia.
• Monitor and chart vital signs such as heart rate, respiration, BP, and oxygen.
• Comfort patients as they wake; may assist with restraints if needed.
• Check surgical site for excessive bleeding or swelling.
• Educate patients on post-discharge wound care.
• Cross-train to PreOp area to meet unit needs.

Skills

PACU / Critical Care

Pediatrics experience

Virginia RN license

BLS certification

Education

RN license (Virginia)

Job description

Inova Oakville Ambulatory Surgery Center located at 400 Fannon St. Alexandria VA, is currently hiring seasoned PreOp/PACU Registered Nurses (RN) to become integral members of our team, delivering unparalleled care to our patients. This position is PRN (as needed). The ideal candidates will bring PreOp, PostOp and Pediatric nursing expertise in one or more of the following specialties: General surgery, Gynecology, Urology, Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT), Gastrointestinal (GI), and Robotics. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare.

ABOUT US

The Inova Oakville Ambulatory Surgery Center, situated in the Potomac Yards area of Alexandria, now opened. Boasting state-of-the-art infrastructure, the center will feature three (3) Operating Rooms, (2) Procedure/GI Suites, and 15 PreOp/PACU bays, all geared towards delivering top-tier medical services to our community.

WORK SCHEDULE

• This is a PRN position - day shift only, no nights, weekends, call, or holidays

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Care for surgical patients as they recover from anesthesia
• Monitor and chart vital signs, such as heart or respiratory rate, blood pressure, or oxygen level
• Comfort patients as they wake; may be required to gently restrain patients
• Check surgical site for excessive bleeding or swelling
• Educate patients on care for the surgical wound or other post-discharge care.
• Cross-train to work in PreOperative area to meet the needs of the unit

EXPERIENCE YOU'LL NEED

• One or more years of PACU/Critical Care nursing experience required
• Prior PreOp/PostOp experience including Pediatrics in an ASC is strongly preferred
• Current licensure in Virginia as a Registered NurseCurrent BLS certification
• ACLS/PALS certification preferred within six (6) months of date of hire
• Flexibility to provide coverage until closing, as needed; is essential

BENEFITS

• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match

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