What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - PACU (Part-Time) position at Surgery Partners Careers?
Registered Nurse - PACU (Part-Time)
Schedule: Must be available for 3 day shifts per week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). Friday availability required two times per month based on staffing levels.
POSITION SUMMARY:
A Registered Nurse is a professional who provides patient care based upon the nursing process; being effectively involved with maintaining the standard of care for assigned patients through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. The Registered Nurse shall oversee and guide employees that are under his/her supervision. RN PACU Performs nursing care for the patient in the immediate postoperative/post anesthesia period, assessing, communicating patient status with the surgeon, physician and anesthesia providers and documenting care given in the post anesthesia care unit (PACU). Nursing care is specific based on the type of anesthesia administered (general anesthesia or monitored anesthesia) and the procedure or surgery performed (ophthalmology, ENT, orthopedic or pain management). Pediatric and adult patients.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Has a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State
- Current CPR certification and current ACLS certification required; PALS certification required within 90 days of hire
- Minimum one year post anesthesia care unit or minimum two years of experience in outpatient surgery, Medical/Surgical, ED, or ICU nursing.
Benefits:
- 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
- PTO
Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity
Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.