Registered Nurse PreOp PACU - FT New

Job ID 69950-147 Date posted 03/06/2025

Surgi-Center of Central VA is hiring a Registered Nurse for our PreOp PACU department!

Welcome to Surgi-Center of Central VA, where exceptional care and innovation come together to set the standard for outpatient surgical excellence!

Why join Surgi-Center of Central VA?

• Patient-Centered Excellence: At Surgi-Center, we are dedicated to providing a high-quality, service-oriented environment that prioritizes patient care. Join a team that makes a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients and their families
• Accredited Quality: Our facility is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, reflecting our unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and patient satisfaction.
• Physician Ownership: Be part of a center where physicians have an ownership or investment interest, fostering a collaborative and engaged workplace. A list of physician owners or investors is available upon request.
• State-of-the-Art Facilities: With 4 operating rooms and 3 treatment rooms, our center is equipped with advanced technology to deliver precise and efficient surgical care.
• Diverse Specialties: Our skilled surgical teams perform procedures in a wide range of specialties, including: Gastroenterology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Podiatry, Urology, ENT
• Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive and innovative atmosphere that values teamwork and encourages professional growth and development.
  
  

At Surgi-Center of Central VA, we believe that health and care are inseparable. Join our team and help us continue delivering exceptional outpatient surgical care to our community, one patient at a time!

Registered Nurse PreOp/PACU at Surgi-Center of Central VA:

• The PreOp PACU RN plays a critical role in preparing patients for surgery and providing post-anesthesia care, ensuring their safety, comfort, and well-being throughout their surgical journey.
  
  

Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing
  
  

Licensure/Certification:

• Current RN unrestricted VA license
• BLS Required
• ACLS
  
  

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a PreOp or PACU setting preferred.
• Strong critical thinking and assessment skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Commitment to providing safe and compassionate patient care.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced surgical environment.
  
  

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough preoperative assessments, ensuring patients are prepared for surgery both physically and emotionally.
• Administer medications and anesthesia as directed by the anesthesiologist.
• Monitor patients closely in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU), assessing their recovery and vital signs.
• Provide comprehensive patient education regarding postoperative care and expectations.
• Collaborate with the surgical team to ensure a smooth transition between preoperative and postoperative phases.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Assist with the development and implementation of nursing care plans.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care.
  
  

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:

• 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
  
  

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.