Full-Time PreOp PACU RN 

Physician's Surgery Center of Knoxville - A Multispecialty Surgery Center

We are currently seeking a FT Preoperative and PACU Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dynamic team. As a Preoperative and PACU RN, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth flow of patients through the perioperative process, from preoperative assessment to post-anesthesia care.

Responsibilities:

Perform preoperative assessments, including reviewing medical histories and conducting physical assessments.
Collaborate with the surgical team to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
Monitor and document patient vital signs and conditions throughout the perioperative period.
Provide post-anesthesia care in the PACU, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
Assess and manage pain, nausea, and other post-operative symptoms.
Ensure patient and family education regarding post-operative care.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic health records (EHR).

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing
• Active RN license in the state
• BLS and ACLS Required, PALS if required by the center
• 2 years experience in PreOp, PACU or Critical Care required
• Ability to make decisions based on nursing judgment
• Able to prioritize and organize workload to meet the needs of patients and the unit
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written

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.

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