Job Description

Registered Nurse – Pre-Op/PACU
Full-Time | $43.00 per Hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday & 6:30AM-2:30PM
Location: East Norriton, PA 19403

About SEPA Pain & Spine
SEPA Pain & Spine has been providing advanced pain management services throughout Southeast Pennsylvania for more than 25 years. Our mission is to help patients regain function, increase mobility, and improve their overall quality of life through innovative treatment options and compassionate, patient-focused care. We are committed to clinical excellence and delivering exceptional outcomes for every patient we serve.

We are seeking a Registered Nurse to support patients throughout the perioperative experience, from pre-operative preparation through post-anesthesia recovery and discharge. In this role, you will work closely with physicians and fellow clinical team members to provide safe, efficient, and evidence-based care while ensuring a positive patient experience.

Essential Responsibilities

• Clinical Practice & Patient Care
• Utilize the nursing process to deliver high-quality patient care throughout all phases of treatment.
• Assume responsibility and accountability for the clinical care of assigned patients.
• Supervise and direct non-licensed personnel as appropriate.
• Promote a safe surgical environment through collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
• Follow established nursing policies, procedures, and clinical protocols.

Assessment, Documentation & Care Planning

• Complete comprehensive nursing histories and assessments.
• Evaluate patients using knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and disease processes.
• Obtain, monitor, and document vital signs and other clinical indicators.
• Recognize abnormal findings, investigate concerns, and communicate pertinent information to the appropriate providers.
• Develop individualized care plans and review them prior to the conclusion of each shift.
• Assess and document patient progress and response to treatment interventions.
• Involve patients and family members in care planning, goal setting, and decision-making whenever appropriate.

Communication & Care Coordination

• Maintain effective communication with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team members.
• Utilize care plans to support safe and therapeutic patient interventions.
• Ensure continuity of care through thorough documentation and effective handoff communication.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support positive patient outcomes.

Professional Growth & Team Participation

• Participate in continuing education opportunities, departmental meetings, and clinical conferences.
• Maintain current knowledge of nursing standards and best practices.
• Complete additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

You may be successful in this role if you:

• Have strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Remain composed and clinically focused in procedural and recovery settings.
• Value collaboration and open communication.
• Take ownership of patient care and outcomes.
• Demonstrate a commitment to compassionate, patient-centered nursing practice.

Required Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
• Current BLS certification.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in an Operating Room and/or Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU).
• Demonstrated proficiency in peripheral IV insertion, including vein assessment, aseptic technique, catheter placement, and monitoring for complications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications or comparable software.
• Extensive experience monitoring, measuring, and interpreting vital signs and patient levels of consciousness.
• Thorough understanding of patient care standards and nursing best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Benefits
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance

Why Join SEPA Pain & Spine?
At SEPA Pain & Spine, you'll become part of a knowledgeable and supportive team dedicated to helping patients achieve lasting improvements in their quality of life. We offer a consistent weekday schedule, a collaborative work environment, and opportunities to continue developing your perioperative nursing skills while making a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients every day.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.