Registered Nurse - RN PACU, PRN

East Memphis Surgery Center; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA with employer contribution

Life Insurance

PTO

401(k) with company match

Job summary

East Memphis Surgery Center in Memphis, TN seeks a PRN Registered Nurse (RN) for PACU care in a fast-paced outpatient setting. The RN will monitor vital signs, administer medications, educate families on homecare, and manage post-operative conditions.

Responsibilities include documenting findings, developing care plans, and coordinating with the healthcare team. The role requires one year of PACU or critical care experience, RN license, and BLS/ACLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing.
• Current RN License.
• BLS and ACLS certified.

Responsibilities

• Oversee vital signs in PACU and administer medications as needed.
• Educate families and patients about at-home care instructions.
• Monitor respiratory stability and cardiac status.
• Assess patient condition post-surgery and record vital signs.
• Develop individualized care plans based on patient condition.
• Report changes in patient status to healthcare team.
• Respond to post-operative emergencies and perform interventions.
• Record sedation levels and body temperatures.
• Keep post-operative space clean and sanitized.

Skills

PACU experience

Vital signs monitoring

Post-anesthesia care

Education

RN license

Job description

East Memphis Surgery Center
80 Humphreys Center Drive
Ste 101
Memphis, TN 38120, USA

Description

JOB TITLE: Registered Nurse / RN (PRN)

SHIFT:

Monday-Friday. Variable day shift with assigned late days. No holidays, nights or call.

Looking for a PRN PACU nurse for a fast-paced outpatient surgery center.

• PACU nurses are responsible for overseeing vital signs, changing bandages, and administering necessary medications
• Educating families and patients about homecare instructions
• Manage respiratory instability and cardiac monitoring activities
• Assess patient’s condition after surgery is performed; ensure that all vital signs are within range
• Accurately and completely record all findings in patient’s chart
• The Registered Nurse will develop individualized care plans based on patient’s condition
• Monitors patient’s condition changes and reports changes to healthcare team
• Perform intervention duties in the case of post-operative emergencies
• Record sedation levels and body temperatures
• PACU RN will Ensure the post-operative space is clean and sanitized
• The PACU RN will Perform other duties as requested

About our Center

We are a fast-paced multi specialty outpatient surgery center .

We offer full benefits for full-time position.

• Monday-Friday. Variable day shift with assigned late days. No holidays, nights or call.

REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing; current RN License.
• BLS and ACLS required.
• PALS preferred.
• Must have a minimum of one year experience in PACU or critical care equivalent area
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organizationis an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc.Furthermore, our organizationiscommitted to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Experience

Preferred

1 year:

1 year:

Critical Care

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Registered Nurse

Basic Life Support

Advanced Cardiac Life Sup

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