BLS and ACLS Required, PALS if required by the center
2 years experience in PACU or Critical Care preferred
Ability to make decisions based on nursing judgment
Strong communication skills, verbal and written
Responsibilities
Provide continuity and quality nursing care for all patients
Evaluate patient conditions continually for safety and comfort
Assist physicians in procedure rooms with various tasks
Administer conscious sedation and utilize sterile techniques as needed
Deliver comprehensive care to patients emerging from anesthesia
Plan and implement patient and family education for discharge
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
Life and AD&D coverage
Availability of short- and long-term disability
Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
401(k) and access to retirement planning
Paid holidays and vacation
Full Job Description
Job Description
Howard County Gastrointestinal Diagnostic Center is seeking a PACU Nurse
PACU Registered Nurse (PACU RN) The PACU Registered Nurse provides continuity and quality nursing care for all patients, with continual evaluation of the patient's condition, providing patient safety, comfort, and privacy at all times. May assist the physicians in the procedure rooms with various tasks, conscious sedation, and utilizing sterile techniques as deemed appropriate. Will provide total comprehensive patient care to patients emerging from general anesthesia and/or sedation; assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient and family in preparation for discharge
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing
Active RN license in the state
BLS and ACLS Required, PALS if required by the center
2 years experience in PACU or Critical Care preferred
Ability to make decisions based on nursing judgment
Able to prioritize and organize workload to meet the needs of patients and the unit
Strong communication skills, verbal and written
What We Offer As an organization, one way we care for our communities and each other is by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following, subject to employment status:
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
Life and AD&D coverage
Availability of short- and long-term disability
Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
401(k) and access to retirement planning
Paid holidays and vacation
Pay Range: Min: $39.00 to Max: $49.00
(Wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual's qualifications and experience.)
About United Surgical Partners International, Inc
United Surgical Partners International, Inc. (USPI) is a healthcare services company that operates surgical facilities and provides ancillary services to hospitals and other healthcare providers. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Addison, Texas. USPI's facilities offer a range of surgical services, including orthopedics, neurosurgery, and gastroenterology. The company also provides management and consulting services to healthcare providers. USPI operates over 400 facilities across the United States and the United Kingdom.
