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United Surgical Partners International, Inc

PACU RN

United Surgical Partners International, Inc, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101

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RN PACU Full Time

USPI New Mexico Surgery Center - Orthopaedics

is hiring a RN PACU Full Time

Welcome to USPI New Mexico Surgery Center - Orthopaedics

No Weekends! No Call! Paid Holidays!

Performs nursing care for the patient in the immediate postoperative/post-anesthesia period, assessing and documenting patient’s status upon arrival in the PACU.

Job Summary

Effectively organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel for efficient management of the patient

Organizes nursing activities efficiently, considering staff abilities when delegating activities

Uses equipment effectively by anticipating patient needs and providing appropriate care

Confirms that proper techniques and procedures are used according to accepted standards of practice

Assists in managing inventory of supplies, drugs, and equipment to maintain availability and stock levels in the postoperative area

Maintains order and cleanliness of postoperative area

Performs safe and individualized nursing care for the patient in the immediate postoperative/post-anesthesia period

Assess and documents the patient’s physical and emotional status upon arrival in the recovery room

Documents post-anesthesia care in the recovery room during the patient’s recovery from anesthesia/sedation according to approved policies and procedures

Provides nursing care to meet patient needs related to surgical condition and type of anesthesia administered

Monitors patients and informs surgeon or anesthetist of observed complications

Performs thorough postoperative patient assessment prior to discharge of the patient

Assists in assessing the physical and emotional status of the patient in preparation for discharge

Develops a plan of care for the patient based on the assessment data

Reviews postoperative instructions and prescriptions from the surgeon with patient and significant other/family member and documents in the patient’s medical record

Informs patient and family about appropriate care and procedure to follow upon returning home

Determines that patient and significant other/family member understand conditions that require immediate care/method to obtain immediate care

Provides comfort and reassurance to the patient while promoting privacy and dignity

What We Offer

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.

Required Experience & Qualifications

Graduate of an approved school of nursing. Currently licensed in the state.

BLS, PALS and ACLS certification required.

One year experience required intra-operative setting.

Demonstrates clinical competency, leadership, and teaching capabilities.

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Health Care Provider

Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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