PRN PreOp PACU RN
Gastro One is a leading healthcare provider specializing in gastroenterology services. We are committed to delivering exceptional patient care and providing a supportive and collaborative work environment for our healthcare professionals. As part of our continued growth, we are seeking a PRN PreOp/PACU Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dedicated team.
Position Overview:
We are looking for a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our PreOp/PACU team. As a PreOp/PACU RN at Gastro One, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety and comfort of our patients throughout their surgical journey. You will collaborate closely with the surgical team and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care and maintain the highest standards of patient safety.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare patients for procedures by conducting thorough assessments and obtaining medical histories.
- Administer medications and provide preoperative education to patients and their families.
- Monitor patients' vital signs and overall condition during the preoperative phase.
- Assist with the transition of patients to the operating room.
- Provide post-anesthesia care in the PACU, including monitoring vital signs, pain management, and assessing patients' readiness for discharge.
- Collaborate with the surgical team to ensure a seamless patient care experience.
- Document patient information accurately and maintain patient records.
- Adhere to infection control and safety protocols.
Please note that occasional Saturdays may be required.
Qualifications:
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of TN
- BLS and ACLS certification required.
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
- Strong IV skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Commitment to patient-centered care and safety.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Gastro One/USPI complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.
Job Type: Part-time
Standard shift:
Weekly schedule:
Experience:
- Registered Nurse PreOp PACU: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS (Preferred)
- RN license in the state of TN (Preferred)
Work Location: In person