RN Pre/Post Surgery PRN - Outpatient Surgery Center

AdventHealth; Country Ridge (NC); On-site; USD 67,000 - 105,000; Part time

Job summary

AdventHealth is seeking a PRN Day shift RN for the Hendersonville, North Carolina PACU. The role requires assessing patients on arrival, monitoring status, and implementing care plans to support recovery after surgery.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate's Degree in Nursing with RN licensure and ACLS/BLS certification, with 1+ year of surgical experience and ICU/recovery exposure preferred. Emphasis on teamwork and patient safety.

Qualifications

• RN license required
• ACLS/BLS required
• Surgical patient care experience preferred
• ICU or recovery experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status on PACU arrival and during recovery.
• Respond to life-threatening situations per PACU protocol.
• Report changes to anesthesia/charge nurse and document actions.
• Implement care plan to return patient to outpatient area or surgical floor.
• Administer medications per policy and observe responses.
• Document patient data in the EMR and communicate with care team.
• Ensure safe, clean, stocked PACU by shift end.
• Collaborate with the care team for efficient PACU operations.

Skills

Patient assessment

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

EMR

Real Time Scanning

Job description

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule:

PRN

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

1 HEALTH PARK DR

City:

HENDERSONVILLE

State:

North Carolina

Postal Code:

28792

Job Description:

• Assesses patient status upon arrival to the PACU and performs ongoing assessments, including respiratory status, O2 saturation, vital signs, dressings, output from foley and drains, and heart rhythms.
• Recognizes and responds immediately to life-threatening situations according to PACU protocol.
• Identifies significant changes in patient's condition, reports to anesthesia/head nurse/charge nurse or surgeon, and documents all appropriate actions.
• Implements the plan of care to assist the patient in returning to the outpatient area or surgical floor unit.
• Administers medications competently in accordance with hospital and departmental policies.
• Observes, documents, and reports patients' responses to medications and nursing care in the EMR.
• Communicates accurate and thorough patient information upon relinquishing care to other healthcare workers.
• Participates as an effective member of the patient care team to facilitate the efficient operation of the PACU.
• Delegates responsibilities to others based on their roles, knowledge, and capabilities.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and well-stocked nursing unit free of safety hazards by the end of the shift.
• Monitors the Electronic Medical Record for new physician orders and diagnostic results.
• Performs all duties relating to Real Time Scanning accurately and efficiently.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• N/A

Education:

• Associate's of Nursing [Required]
• Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred]

Field of Study:

• N/A

Work Experience:

• 1+ RN experience with surgical patients [Required]
• 1+ experience in ICU or recovery [Preferred]

Additional Information:

• N/A

Licenses and Certifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) [Required]
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Cert (PALS) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements:

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Pay Range:

$31.96 - $50.62

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.