Ambulatory Surgery Center of Stockton is looking to hire a Pre-Op/PACU RN PRN.

We provide first-class surgical services for local communities and recognize our employees as our number one assets. As a PACU nurse at our facility, you have the opportunity to enjoy no calls, no weekends and no holidays.
We focus on offering a high quality, ambulatory care alternative to a hospital for surgical procedures. We have been in operation at this location since 1985 and perform over 6,000 surgeries per year. Speciality areas include ENT, GI Lab, General Surgery, GYN, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Pain Management, Plastic Surgery, Podiatry, Oral Surgery and Urology.

Job Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Pre-Op/PACU manager, the PACU nurse is responsible for implementing all physician orders, providing for the continuity and quality of nursing care for all patients, with continual evaluation of the patients'' condition, providing patient safety, comfort, and privacy at all time. At times, assist the physicians in the procedure rooms with various tasks, conscious sedation and utilizing sterile technique as deemed appropriate.
Responsible for providing total comprehensive patient care to patients emerging from general anesthesia and/or sedation.
Responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient and family in preparation for discharge.

Hourly Wage Range: $51 to $54 per hour

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

ASC experience preferred.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Currently licensed in the state of CA
• Current BLS, ACLS

Minimum of 2 years experience in PACU or ICU

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current license to practice nursing in the state.
• Thorough knowledge of all phases of perioperative process including knowledge of surgical procedures and anesthesia implications.
• Current nursing assessment and patient care skills.
• Telemetry experience necessaryCPR certified. ACLS certification is required within 6 months of employment if not currently certified.Critical Care or PACU experience preferred.SKILLS REQUIRED:

Interdependent Partnering

• Good communication and human relations skills.

Mastering Complexity

• Ability to organize and follow through on own initiative.
• Ability to master new skills.
• Technical/Functional
• Education

Work environment

• Outpatient Surgery

Physical demands (i.e. works on a computer, use of telephone, lifts up to 50 lbs.)

• Works on computer, uses telephone.
• Intermittent physical mobility/activity including walking, standing, sitting. Light lifting, pulling and pushing of carts, equipment, ect. Must be able to bend body downward at the waist, be able to kneel.

The above statements reflect the general outline considered necessary to describe the principle functions of this job. It shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements of the position.

Wage Range: $51 to $54 per hour

Wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $51.00 - $54.00 per hour

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• PACU or ICU: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS (Preferred)
• ACLS (Preferred)
• Currently licensed in the state of CA (Preferred)

Work Location: In person