Pre Op PACU RN full time

4 weeks ago


Atlanta, United States USPI Full time

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 Full 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

USPI complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law. 

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