PACU RN

PACU RNUSPI New Mexico Surgery Center - Orthopaedics is hiring a RN PACU Full Time. At USPI New Mexico Surgery Center - Orthopaedics, we believe health and care are inseparable. We focus on offering a high quality, service oriented environment for your surgical procedure. 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.Provides nursing care to meet patient needs related to surgical condition and type of anesthesia administered, monitoring patient and informing surgeon or anesthetist of observed complications.Job Summary:Effectively organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel for efficient management of the patientOrganizes nursing activities efficiently, considering staff abilities when delegating activitiesUses equipment effectively by anticipating patient needs and providing appropriate careConfirms that proper techniques and procedures are used according to accepted standards of practiceAssists in managing inventory of supplies, drugs, and equipment to maintain availability and stock levels in the postoperative areaMaintains order and cleanliness of postoperative areaPerforms safe and individualized nursing care for the patient in the immediate postoperative/post-anesthesia periodAssesses and documents the patient's physical and emotional status upon arrival in the recovery roomDocuments post-anesthesia care in the recovery room during the patient's recovery from anesthesia/sedation according to approved policies and proceduresProvides nursing care to meet patient needs related to surgical condition and type of anesthesia administeredMonitors patients and informs surgeon or anesthetist of observed complicationsPerforms thorough postoperative patient assessment prior to discharge of the patientAssists in assessing the physical and emotional status of the patient in preparation for dischargeDevelops a plan of care for the patient based on the assessment dataReviews postoperative instructions and prescriptions from the surgeon with patient and significant other/family member and documents in the patient's medical recordInforms patient and family about appropriate care and procedure to follow upon returning homeDetermines that patient and significant other/family member understand conditions that require immediate care/method to obtain immediate careProvides comfort and reassurance to the patient while promoting privacy and dignityWhat We Offer As an organization, one way we care for our communities and each other is by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following, subject to employment status:Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverageLife and AD&D coverageAvailability of short- and long-term disabilityFlexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs401(k) and access to retirement planningPaid holidays and vacationWho 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.