RN Preop/PACU - Weekdays-Only Outpatient OR Nurse

United Surgical Partners International; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and Rx

Life and AD&D coverage

Short- and long-term disability

FSAs and HSAs

401(k) retirement planning

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Fish Pond Surgery Center is seeking an experienced RN PreOp/PACU to provide continuous, high-quality nursing care for patients undergoing outpatient procedures. The role focuses on safety, comfort, and privacy, and may involve assisting physicians in the OR with sedation and sterile techniques.

The successful candidate will have an accredited RN education, an active state RN license, BLS/ACLS, and ideally PACU/ICU experience, with strong nursing judgment and communication skills.

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 of 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide 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.
• Assist physicians in the procedure rooms with various tasks, including conscious sedation, and utilizing sterile techniques as deemed appropriate.
• 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.

Skills

Decision making

Communication skills

Prioritization

Organization

Education

RN license in state

Graduate of accredited RN school

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification (as required)

Job description

Fish Pond Surgery Center is seeking an experienced RN PreOp/PACU to provide continuous, high-quality nursing care for patients undergoing outpatient procedures. The role focuses on safety, comfort, and privacy, and may involve assisting physicians in the OR with sedation and sterile techniques.

The successful candidate will have an accredited RN education, an active state RN license, BLS/ACLS, and ideally PACU/ICU experience, with strong nursing judgment and communication skills.