Job Description

Per Diem Preoperative PACU Registered Nurse

Immediately hiring Registered Nurse for Preop/Recovery PACU

• Monday - Friday day schedule

SurgCenter of Greater Jacksonville was established by clinical personnel to provide first-class surgical services for the local community in a safe comfortable and welcoming environment.

SurgCenter of Greater Jacksonville is seeking a motivated PreOP/Recovery PACU Registered Nurse to join our team.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of the Pre-Op/PACU manager, the PACU nurse is responsible for implementing all physician orders, providing for the continuity and quality of nursing care for all patients, with continual evaluation of the patient's condition, providing patient safety, comfort, and privacy at all time.

At times, assist the physicians in the procedure rooms with various tasks, sedation, and utilizing sterile techniques as deemed appropriate.

• Responsible for providing total comprehensive patient care to patients emerging from general anesthesia and/or sedation.
• Responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient and family in preparation for discharge.

Experienced in supporting the following specialties:

• Orthopedics
• Neurosurgery / Spine
• Pain Management
• Sports Medicine

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a Registered Nurse with an unrestricted license in the state
• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Must have at least 1 year of previous experience in PreOP/PACU
• Previous experience in an ambulatory surgical center is strongly preferred
• Must have current BLS, ALS, and PALS
• Must possess a strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient
• Understanding of aseptic techniques and their implementation
• Ability to quickly adapt to the changing condition of the patient when needed
• Must be an excellent team player and have the ability to communicate with staff, patients, and physicians.
• As a valued member of USPI, your health, and well‑being are important to us.
• We are proud to provide you and your dependents with valuable and significant benefits.
• USPI knows the value of well-rounded, balanced employees, which is why we offer a variety of additional benefits to help manage life’s daily stresses

WHO WE ARE:

• At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States.
• We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.
• USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture.
• An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity.
• A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.

Required Skills:

• A minimum of 1 year of Ortho experience is required for this position.