RN Pre/Post Surgery PRN - Outpatient Surgery Center

AdventHealth; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 44,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

AdventHealth in Hendersonville, North Carolina, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the PACU to monitor patients recovering from anesthesia and respond to evolving conditions with confidence and compassion. The role emphasizes accurate assessment, timely intervention, and clear communication within the health care team.

Requirements include an Associate's Degree in Nursing, NC RN license, and BLS; ACLS is required and PALS is preferred.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in North Carolina (or eligible).
• 1+ year RN experience in ICU or recovery preferred.
• BLS required; ACLS required; PALS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient status upon arrival to PACU and performs ongoing assessments.
• Recognizes and responds to life-threatening situations per PACU protocol.
• Documents actions and reports significant changes to team.
• Implements plan of care to transition patients to outpatient area or surgical floor.
• Administers medications per hospital and department policies.
• Monitors EMR for orders and results and documents responses.
• Communicates patient information upon relinquishing care to other staff.
• Participates as a team member to ensure efficient PACU operation.
• Delegates tasks based on roles and capabilities.
• Maintains a clean, safe, stocked unit by shift end.
• Monitors new physician orders and diagnostic results in EMR.
• Performs Real Time Scanning accurately and efficiently.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

PACU nursing

Critical care

Emergency response

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

EMR

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

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.