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HCA Healthcare

PACU Registered Nurse

HCA Healthcare, West Valley City, Utah, United States

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Description Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for patients. At Utah Surgical Center our nurses set us apart from any other healthcare provider. We are seeking a PACU Registered Nurse to join our healthcare family.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

Colleague recognition program

Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

At Utah Surgical Center, our nurses play a vital part. We know that every nurse’s path and purpose is unique. Do you want to create your own personal career path in nursing? HCA Healthcare is your career destination! Our scale makes it possible for nurses to create the career path that fits their life – for life – and empowers their passion for patient care. Apply today for our PACU Registered Nurse opportunity.

Job Summary And Qualifications We are seeking a PACU Nurse for our ambulatory surgery center who demonstrates the values of our company by caring like family. You will ensure safe and effective nursing care rendered postoperatively until the patient is dismissed from the facility. With your expertise, our center will continue its legacy of employing nurses who contribute to the company’s mission and vision.

What you will do in this role

Prepare your patients’ care area adequately and ensure necessary equipment and supplies are provided.

You will demonstrate proper airway management techniques.

Monitor your patients according to policy (vital signs, temperature, cardiac, etc.).

You will exhibit proper technique for insertion, maintenance, and removal of IV catheters and saline locks.

Perform and document head to toe evaluation of your patients utilizing an approved scoring system in line with HCA policy and procedure.

Check dressings and/or operative site of your patients and report abnormalities to the surgeon.

Provide a safe and comforting environment for your patients and family.

Ensure your patients meet discharge criteria.

Qualifications you will need

Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma or Higher degree in Nursing Required.

1+ years of nursing experience in a clinical setting, preferably in PACU, ICU or Surgery.

Active RN license as required by state of employment.

BCLS Certification upon employment. Online certification not acceptable.

ACLS required within 30‑days of hire.

PALS, if required by the facility within 30‑days of hire.

Utah Surgical Center located in West Valley City, Utah. Our mission is to care for you as if you were our own family. The center performs over 400 procedures a month. Services provided include ENT, endoscopy, gynecology, ophthalmology, orthopedic, plastics, podiatry, and urology. We are a member of the HCA Healthcare Ambulatory Surgery Division.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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