RN PACU

Surgery Partners, Inc; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account with employer

Job summary

Surgery Partners, Inc in Franklin, TN seeks an RN PACU to provide nursing care in the immediate postoperative and post-anesthesia period, assess patient status, and communicate with the surgical team. The role focuses on recovery from anesthesia and ensuring safe discharge planning.

This position may supervise Patient Care Technicians, CNAs, Medical Assistants and LPNs, and reports to the Clinical Director. Strong PACU experience and active RN license are required.

Qualifications

• RN license in good standing and PRN active state licensure.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with relevant PACU/ICU experience.
• CPR certification and readiness to handle post-anesthesia care.
• ACLS/PALS certifications preferred where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Organizes time, equipment, and supplies for PACU operations.
• Assesses and documents patient status upon arrival to PACU.
• Provides nursing care based on anesthesia type and surgical procedure.
• Monitors patient condition and communicates changes to the surgical team.
• Delivers discharge instructions and coordinates post-op care planning.

Skills

Cooperative teamwork

Decision making

Patient communication

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or GED

Diploma from accredited school of nursing

RN license in state

1 year PACU or ICU experience

CPR certification

Tools

ACLS

PALS

Job description

Job Summary

Performs nursing care for the patient in the immediate postoperative/post anesthesia period, assessing, communicating patient status with the surgeon, physician and anesthesia providers and documenting care given in the post anesthesia care unit (PACU). Nursing care is specific based on the type of anesthesia administered and procedure or surgery performed.

Job Title: RN PACU

Job Summary

Performs nursing care for the patient in the immediate postoperative/post anesthesia period, assessing, communicating patient status with the surgeon, physician and anesthesia providers and documenting care given in the post anesthesia care unit (PACU). Nursing care is specific based on the type of anesthesia administered and procedure or surgery performed.

This position supervises Patient Care Technicians, Certified Nursing Assistants, Medical Assistants and LPNs, as appropriate to the facility.

This position reports directly to the Clinical Director.

Educational/License Requirements

• High school diploma or GED certificate


• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing


• RN with active license in appropriate state


• One (1) year experience in PACU or ICU


• CPR certification

Preferred Experience

• Previous ASC experience


• ACLS certified


• PALS certified, as appropriate to the facility

Qualifications

• Ability to work cooperatively with co-workers, managers, patients, visitors, vendors, families and physicians.


• Ability to promote a positive facility image with physicians, patients, visitors, vendors and the general public.


• Ability to make decisions and solve problems.

Job Duties

• Effectively organizes time, equipment, supplies.


• Assesses and documents the patient’s physical and emotional status upon arrival in the PACU.


• Provides nursing care to meet patient needs related to surgical condition and type of anesthesia administered.


• Performs safe and individualized nursing care for the patient in the immediate postoperative/post anesthesia period.


• Develops a plan of care for the patient based on the assessment data.


• Monitors patients and informs surgeon or anesthesia personnel of patient status and notifies of changes/complications in a timely manner.


• Provides comfort and reassurance to the patient and promotes privacy and dignity.


• Uses equipment accurately.


• Confirms that proper techniques and procedures are used according to accepted standards of practice.


• Performs thorough postoperative patient assessment prior to discharge of the patient.


• Reviews postoperative instructions from the surgeon with patient and caregiver and documents in the patient’s medical record.


• Performs medication reconciliation with patient and teaches on new prescriptions.


• Provides patient with written discharge instructions and any needed supplies, i.e. 2x2 dressing sponges, sunglasses.


• Assists in managing inventory of supplies, drugs, and equipment to maintain availability and stock levels in the postoperative area.


• Performs other duties as requested.

Physical And Mental Requirements

• Ability to sit and stand for long periods; ability to walk.


• Ability to push, pull, lift and position equipment and patients.


• Ability to reach overhead and to reach low.


• Physical strength for using equipment and performing patient care activities.


• Visual and auditory acuity for accurate assessment of patient.


• Ability to move quickly in response to patient needs.

Benefits

• 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 organization is 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 organization is committed 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.

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