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PreOp PACU RN
Overview
As a PreOp PACU RN, you’ll develop and lead multi-faceted web-based strategies for some of the most recognized names in the world. You’ll be the face of our software solutions, analytics and digital capabilities — able to explain the complex in simple ways to your colleagues and clients. And you’ll come up with innovative approaches that change the way companies and candidates connect.
Success Profile
What makes a successful PreOp PACU RNat our location? Check out the top traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.
- Flexibility
- Attention to Detail
- Compassion
- Emotional Stability
- Adaptability
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Culture
Our mission is to treat each and every one of our patients, and their families, as if they were our own family member. Each patient, each family, each and every time.
- Working with compassion and respect for others and each other, supporting our communities and advocating for our patients
- Acting with integrity and the highest ethical standards – always
- Delivering results through accountability and transparency
- Embracing inclusiveness for all people in our workplace and in the communities we serve
Career Path
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Nurse Manager leads to Job Title 2
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Clinical Director (CNO) leads to Job Title 3 or Job Title 4
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Administrator (CEO) leads to Job Title 5
Benefits
Providing a comprehensive benefits package is paramount, as we not only take care of our communities but also foster an environment of support for one another.
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Work/Life Balance
Most of our ASC's offer daytime schedules, with no weekends and nights, and no call. (Schedules vary at our surgical centers.)
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Learning and Education
Employees have access to thousands of free online courses to further their education at their own schedule.
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Leadership and Executive Development
Whether a clinician is interested in advancing to a leadership position or a business office staff member aspires to be a hospital CFO, various programs are available.
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Coaching and Mentorship
We are committed to devoting energy and attention to grow our team members and create a lasting impact on our care. By coaching, challenging and further developing our best and brightest team members, we foster an environment to build long-term sustainable growth for our organization.
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Military and Veterans Support
Our values of working efficiently and uniting for a higher purpose align well with those of our military and veteran community. We would love to assist you with skill and experience equivalency mapping to ease your transition into a successful civilian career.
Responsibilities
Position Overview: As a Preoperative and PACU RN at Holston Valley Ambulatory Surgery Center, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and comfort of our surgical patients. You will work closely with the surgical team to prepare patients for their procedures, monitor their recovery in the PACU, and provide excellent patient care throughout their surgical journey.
Key Responsibilities:
Preoperative:
- Conduct thorough pre-operative assessments, including reviewing medical history, allergies, medications, and vital signs.
- Educate patients and their families about the surgical process, expectations, and post-operative care.
- Ensure patients are properly prepared for surgery, including verifying informed consent.
- Administer preoperative medications and start IV lines as needed.
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to optimize patient readiness for surgery.
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU):
- Care for patients recovering from surgery, including monitoring vital signs and assessing the patient's condition.
- Administer medications and interventions as prescribed to manage pain and discomfort.
- Ensure a smooth transition from the operating room to the PACU.
- Provide emotional support to patients and their families during the recovery process.
- Document patient care accurately and maintain detailed records.
- Collaborate with the surgical team to facilitate patient discharge or transfer to the next level of care.
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Required Skills:
- Current TN RN license.
- Minimum of 2 years of PACU or critical care nursing experience.
- BLS and ACLS certification required.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Longevity in past roles.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in a multispecialty or outpatient surgery center.
- Recent PACU, preoperative or perioperative experience.
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.
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