RN PACU

United Surgical Partners International; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 61,992 - 82,656; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Synergy Surgery Center of San Diego, a part of United Surgical Partners International, seeks an RN PACU Part Time to join our new outpatient orthopedic-focused center in Mission Valley. You will deliver high-quality postoperative care, monitor patients after anesthesia, and coordinate with the care team to ensure safety and comfort.

The role requires current CA nursing licensure, CPR/ACLS/PALS certifications, and at least 2 years of hospital experience.

Qualifications

• Current CA Nursing License.
• Current CPR, ACLS, and PALS.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Minimum 2 years of hospital experience.
• Ability to maintain patient safety and privacy.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, implement physician orders and provide continuous nursing care.
• Assist physicians in procedure rooms with conscious sedation and sterile technique.
• Provide total care to patients emerging from anesthesia.
• Perform assessment, planning, and evaluation for discharge readiness.

Skills

CA nursing license

CPR

ACLS

PALS

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

CA Nursing License allowed and current

Job description

Overview

RN PACU Part Time – Synergy Surgery Center of San Diego is hiring an RN PACU Part Time. Synergy Surgery Center of San Diego is a brand new outpatient surgery center in the Mission Valley area that specializes in Orthopedics. The center features 5 ORs with spacious areas for pre-op and PACU. The PACU will have 3 suites for 23 hour stay if needed.

We are building a new team of nurses, techs, and business office personnel.

Responsibilities

• Under the direct supervision of the Pre-Op/PACU manager, implement physician orders and provide continuous, high-quality nursing care for all patients, continually evaluating their condition, ensuring patient safety, comfort, and privacy at all times.
• Assist physicians in procedure rooms as needed, with conscious sedation and sterile technique as deemed appropriate.
• Provide total comprehensive patient care to patients emerging from general anesthesia and/or sedation.
• Perform assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient and family in preparation for discharge.

Pay

Pay Range: $45.00 - 60.00/hour (Wages determined based on qualifications and experience).

What We Offer

We provide a comprehensive benefits package subject to employment status:

• 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 an inclusive culture that respects differences and supports the contributions of each individual, while embracing diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, strengthens USPI to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.

Qualifications

• Current CA Nursing License
• Current CPR, ACLS, and PALS
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a hospital setting
• Ability to recognize, evaluate, solve problems, and correct errors
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, hospital staff, physicians, vendors, and the public
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Demonstrates accountability, professionalism, openness, adaptability to change, creativity, and initiative
• Ability to adapt to change quickly with strong knowledge base related to surgery procedures and management of the surgical patient
• Understands principles of aseptic technique and their implementation
• Ability to care for patients from infancy to geriatrics
• Excellent teaching skills
• Basic knowledge of Performance Improvement ideology