ASC PreOp/PACU Nurse

This position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with organizational policies and in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice utilizing the framework for professional nursing practice and development. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under their direction. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills necessary to assess data and plan, provide and evaluate care appropriate to the physical and developmental age of assigned patients.

Responsibilities

Assesses patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and post-operative planning needs; Formulates a plan of care, including the discharge plan; Implements the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision; Evaluates the patient's and family's response to care and teaching and revises the plan of care as needed; Documents assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the patient record; Provides care based on the best evidence available and may participate in research activities; Participates in facility shared leadership; Interacts and participates in education, role development, and orientation of facility personnel; In some locations, may provide relief charge for staff and workflow; Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements; Provides all customers with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating core and leader behaviors

Requirements

Associate’s Degree or Diploma in Nursing, or higher; Current, valid RN license in state of practice, temporary RN license in state of practice, or compact RN licensure for current state of practice; BLS and ACLS required; PALS certification required within 90 days of start date if assigned ASC services pediatrics; Minimum one-year licensed RN experience in PreOp/PACU (i.e. ICU, ED); Licensed RN with no experience in PreOp/PACU and enrolled in Perianesthesia Academy with successful completion within 4 months; New licensed RN enrolled in the Perianesthesia Academy with successful completion within 4 months; PRN: Minimum two years licensed RN experience in PreOp/PACU

Nice to have

PreOp/PACU licensed RN experience

Benefits

Top of the industry health and dental benefits; Matching retirement package; Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus