PACU Nurse

We are seeking a PACU Nurse for our ambulatory surgery center who demonstrates the values of our company by caring like family.

You will ensure safe and effective nursing care rendered postoperatively until the patient is dismissed from the facility.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare patients' care areas adequately and ensure necessary equipment and supplies are provided
• Demonstrate proper airway management techniques
• Monitor patients according to policy (vital signs, temperature, cardiac, etc.)
• Exhibit proper technique for insertion, maintenance, and removal of IV catheters and saline locks
• Perform and document head-to-toe evaluation of patients utilizing an approved scoring system in line with HCA policy and procedure
• Check dressings and/or operative sites of patients and report abnormalities to the surgeon
• Provide a safe and comforting environment for patients and family
• Ensure patients meet discharge criteria

Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma or Higher degree in Nursing Required
• 1+ years of nursing experience in a clinical setting, preferably in PACU, ICU or Surgery
• Active RN license as required by state of employment
• BCLS Certification upon employment (online certification not acceptable)
• ACLS required within 30-days of hire
• PALS if required by facility within 30-days of hire

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts