Ambulatory Surgery RN

Ambulatory Surgery RN: Pre/Post-Operative & PACU Excellence (No Nights, Weekends, or Call!)

Are you a highly skilled Registered Nurse (RN) looking to specialize in the focused, fast-paced environment of an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)? Join our dynamic multi-specialty surgery center as a Pre/Post-Operative and PACU RN where your expertise is essential to the patient's entire surgical journey.

This is an opportunity to achieve exceptional work-life balance with day shift hours and NO call, holidays, or weekends!

Position Perks:

• Excellent Schedule: Day Shift, No Weekends, No Holidays, No Call!
• Financial Incentives: 401K employer match, Profit Sharing Benefits, and Bonus Structure Opportunity available.
• Supportive Environment: Positive team collaboration and strong physician-nurse working relationships.

Your Role: Comprehensive Peri-Operative Care

You will be responsible for providing and directing seamless, compassionate care across the pre-operative, post-operative, and PACU phases, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and efficient center operations.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Admission & Assessment: Conduct thorough admission assessments in the Pre-Op area, develop individualized care plans, and ensure all pre-operative preparations are complete.
• PACU Expertise: Provide safe, individualized nursing care in the immediate Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). Monitor and assess the patient's physical and emotional status post-operatively and respond to and inform the anesthesia team of any complications.
• Discharge Management: Perform thorough patient assessments prior to discharge. Educate patients and significant others on post-operative instructions, prescriptions, and signs requiring immediate medical care, documenting all details accurately.
• Leadership & Efficiency: Provide unit-level leadership, acting as a resource for the center. Organize time, equipment, and supplies efficiently, and maintain cost-containment efforts.
• Specialized Procedures: May be involved in providing pre/intra/post-care for "pain" procedures, providing sedation for colonoscopies, or circulating colonoscopy cases as needed.
• Compliance & Advocacy: Adhere strictly to HIPAA and privacy laws, promoting patient dignity, privacy, and safety through proper positioning and preparation.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (Associate's Degree Required).
• Licensure: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the appropriate state.
• Certifications: Current CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications are Required.
• Skills: Evidence of leadership qualities, strong ethical character, and excellent written and verbal communication in English.

Preferred Experience:

• PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) experience
• ASC (Ambulatory Surgery Center) experience (1 year preferred)
• Computer literacy

If you are ready to use your peri-operative experience in a setting that values quality care, teamwork, and your personal time, apply to join our high-performing team!