Brand new single-specialty Surgery Center is seeking experienced Pre-Op / PACU Nurse. The Pre-Op / PACU Nurse will coordinate and provide patient care, to both adult and pediatric patients, in accordance to established and accepted standards of care, policies and procedures, state and federal regulations, and accepted accreditation standards. The Pre-Op / PACU Nurse will promote a positive reflection of the center to physicians, patients, and visitors.

Primary responsibilities of the Pre-Op / PACU Nurse include:

• Responsible for patient’s admission and pre-operative care; holistic preparation for surgery, considering all needs, including pre-operative education, escort/family members, psychosocial needs, utilizing preference cards, and acting under established protocols, practices, and standing orders.
• Coordinates pre-operative lab work required for individual patients, documenting and reporting pertinent results.
• Responsible for the patient’s post-operative care and stabilization; holistic preparation for return to the home environment, considering all needs, including post-discharge care, escort/family members, educational and psychosocial needs, utilizing preference cards and acting under established protocols, practices, and standing orders.
• Safe discharge of the patient, giving holistic and thorough discharge education.

The Pre-Op / PACU Nurse must have a minimum of two years’ experience in the surgical suite setting; an active, unrestricted RN license in the state of California; and BLS and ACLS certification. The successful candidate must have the ability to work independently as well as function within a team; have the ability to assess patient needs, determine priorities, plan and direct pre/post-operative care of the patient; present good public relation skills; and possess the ability to handle stress.

Competitive salary and benefits package for qualified candidates.

Pay: $35.00 - $48.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Medical specialties:

• Nephrology

Physical setting:

• Clinic
• Outpatient

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person