BLS and ACLS certification required; PALS if needed
2 years of PACU or Critical Care experience preferred
Strong decision-making and prioritization skills
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
Responsibilities
Provide continuous nursing care and evaluate patient conditions
Ensure patient safety, comfort, and privacy at all times
Assist physicians in procedure rooms with tasks including conscious sedation
Deliver comprehensive care to patients post-anesthesia
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care for discharge
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
Life and AD&D coverage
Short- and long-term disability options
Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
401(k) with retirement planning access
Paid holidays and vacation
Full Job Description
RN PreOp/PACU
Synergy Surgery Center is hiring a PreOp/PACU - Full Time
Synergy Surgery Center
Synergy Surgery Center of San Diego is a brand new outpatient surgery center in the Mission Valley area that specializes in Orthopedics. The entire center is new construction with all new equipment and more than 20 different orthopedic surgeons. The Center features 5 ORs and with spacious areas for both pre-op and PACU. The PACU will have 3 suites for 23 hour stay if needed. We look forward to building our brand new team of nurses, techs and business office personnel!
PreOp/PACU Registered Nurse at Center/Hospital Name
The PreOp/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, including 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 of 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: 38.03 - 47.54
Required Skills:
Qualifications:
Current CA Nursing License
Current CPR, ACLS, and PALS
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Minimum 2 year experience in a hospital setting
Ability to recognize, evaluate, solve problems and correct errors.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, hospital staff, physicians, vendors and the public.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Demonstrates accountability, professionalism, openness, receptive to change, creativity and innovative.
Excellent communication skills
Ability to adapt to change quickly, strong knowledge base relative to surgery procedures and management of the surgical patient
Understands principles of aseptic technique and their implementation
Ability to care for patients from infancy to geriatrics
Excellent teaching skills
Basic knowledge of Performance Improvement ideology
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.
