RN PACU Overnight Stay

United Surgical Partners International, Inc; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

United Surgical Partners International, Inc is seeking a Registered Nurse for the PACU Overnight Stay position. The RN will provide quality nursing care, assist in procedures, and ensure patient safety and comfort. Ideal candidates should have a degree from an accredited RN School and an active state license.

The role involves evaluating patients post-anesthesia and requires strong communication skills. USPI values an inclusive culture, fostering a diverse workforce to meet the needs of patients and physicians throughout the United States.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in PACU or Critical Care preferred.
• Ability to make decisions based on nursing judgment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide total comprehensive patient care to patients emerging from anesthesia.
• Assist physicians in procedure rooms with varied tasks.
• Evaluate patient's condition and ensure safety, comfort, and privacy.

Skills

Decision-making based on nursing judgment

Prioritizing and organizing workload

Strong communication skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing

Active RN license in the state

BLS and ACLS certification

PALS certification (if required by the center)

Job description

RN PACU Overnight Stay

Welcome to San Antonio Med Center Surgery Center. We have 3 OR rooms and 1 treatment room. We perform outpatient surgical procedures in ENT, general surgery, gynecology, orthopedics, pain management and spine. Position requires weekdays only – no holidays, weekends, or call. Some early mornings and later evenings may be required; schedule subject to change based on surgical schedule and flow of the day.

Pacu Registered Nurse (PACU RN)

The PACU RN provides continuity and quality nursing care for all patients, with continual evaluation of the patient's condition, providing patient safety, comfort, and privacy at all times. The RN may assist the physicians in the procedure rooms with various tasks, conscious sedation, and utilizing sterile techniques as deemed appropriate. The RN will provide total comprehensive patient care to patients emerging from general anesthesia and/or sedation; assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient and family in preparation for discharge.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing
• Active RN license in the state
• BLS and ACLS Required, PALS if required by the center
• 2 years experience in PACU or Critical Care preferred
• Ability to make decisions based on nursing judgment
• Able to prioritize and organize workload to meet the needs of patients and the unit
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written

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, 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.