Pre Op PACU RN part time

Company: United Surgical Partners International, Inc
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: May 23, 2025

Job Description:

Resurgens Surgical Center is a single specialty orthopedic practice.

• We are looking for a top performer with solid knowledge of Preoperative and PACU/ Recovery Nursing
• This is a fast-paced environment that is driven to reach the highest quality and satisfaction outcomes in Georgia.
• This is for a Part Time Pre-op/PACU RN shift.The PRE-OP/PACU RN has the responsibility to plan, direct organize, coordinate, and implement all nursing care services for the pre-op and post-surgical patients in a manner consistent with our mission statement.
  • Nurses work within both a pre-op holding and a post-anesthesia care unit (formerly known as the recovery room), where patients are cared for and monitored as they recover from the effects of anesthesia.
  • The nurse's responsibilities include all aspects of patient care prior to and following surgery.
  • This care includes monitoring heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, and respiration, as well as managing the pain and nausea that often follow anesthesia.Additionally, they are responsible for:
    • Admits, transfers, and discharges of patients.
    • Completes ongoing patient assessments and documents according to policy.
    • Completes nursing assessment within 2 hours of admission or a designated amount of time; designates reason for incompleteness. Reviews database and nutrition screen.
    • Participates in the development of the patient plan of care to include patient problems, goals, evaluations, and interventions.
    • Reports symptoms and significant changes in the patient's condition to appropriate personnel immediately.
    • Assesses collaborates, and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs and readiness for discharge with other members of the care team.
    • Demonstrates appropriate application of age-specific standards, policies and procedures, and guidelines in caring for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
    • Demonstrates proficient IV setting skills.
    • Follows age-specific standards in administering medications based on patient's age.
    • Follows age-specific standards of care during altered states of consciousness related to analgesia, conscious sedation, or anesthesia.The surgical site itself requires ongoing evaluation for potential bleeding or other pathological indications.The PRE-OP PACU REGISTERED NURSE is in charge of assessing the patient's overall condition during the delicate post-anesthesia period, providing care and intervention as needed.The ability to advocate on behalf of the patient and communicate with other members of the surgical team is a MUST.Documentation and patient education are also components of this critical nursing discipline.In our outpatient surgical setting, it's the pre-op/pacu nurse who instructs patients in self-care techniques following the procedure and critical post-care instruction in order to ensure the best outcomes for the patient.Required Skills:
      • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
      • Current GA Nursing License
      • Current BLS, ACLS and PALS
      • Minimum of 2 years experience in Pre-Op/PACU
      • Strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient
      • Understand principles of aseptic technique and their implementation
      • Ability to care for patients from infancy to geriatrics
      • Knowledge base to recognize, evaluate, solve problems and correct errors
      • Ability to quickly adapt to changing condition of the patient when needed
      • Excellent teaching skills
      • Excellent communication and organizational skills
      • Demonstrate strong professional and ethical behavior
      • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, physicians and fellow employees. (TEAMWORK)
      • Strong customer service skills
      • Demonstrate accountability, creativity, innovation and be receptive to change
      • Possess basic knowledge of Performance Improvement ideology

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