PreOp PACU RN

FT PreOp PACU RN at Western Carolina Surgery Center

Western Carolina Surgery Center is a patient-focused ambulatory surgery center dedicated to delivering high-quality outpatient surgical care through advanced technology, clinical excellence, and a collaborative team environment. Accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC), the center features a state-of-the-art facility with one operating room and three treatment rooms, supporting a variety of specialties including Orthopedics, Spine Surgery, Podiatry, ENT, and Ophthalmology. Physicians maintain an ownership interest in the center, fostering a strong culture of partnership, innovation, and quality patient outcomes. Team members enjoy a supportive workplace committed to professional growth, exceptional patient care, and making a positive impact in the community.

Preoperative Duties

1. Patient Assessment: Conduct thorough preoperative assessments to collect patient medical histories, vital signs, and current medications.
2. Patient Education: Educate patients and their families on the surgical process, postoperative care instructions, and any necessary preparations.
3. Medication Administration: Administer prescribed medications, including preoperative sedatives and antibiotics, in accordance with physician orders and best practices.
4. Infection Control: Ensure strict adherence to infection control protocols to minimize the risk of surgical site infections.
5. IV Line Management: Establish and maintain intravenous (IV) lines as required, and monitor fluid and electrolyte balance.
6. Collaboration: Collaborate closely with the surgical team, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the smooth flow of preoperative preparations.

Postoperative Duties

1. Recovery Care: Provide postoperative care to patients in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU), monitoring vital signs, pain levels, and overall well-being.
2. Patient Advocacy: Advocate for patients' comfort and safety, managing pain and addressing any immediate postoperative concerns.
3. Assessment: Continuously assess patients for signs of complications or adverse reactions, taking prompt action as needed.
4. Medication Management: Administer postoperative medications, including pain management and antiemetics, while closely monitoring their effects.
5. Documentation: Maintain accurate and comprehensive patient records, documenting all care provided, observations, and patient responses.
6. Discharge Planning: Collaborate with the surgical team to ensure patients are ready for discharge and providing discharge instructions.

Additional Job Duty

1. Performs circulating and/or scrub responsibilities as needed to support surgical procedures and ensure efficient patient care and operating room workflow.

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 of experience in PACU or Critical Care preferred
• 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 the following, subject to employment status:

• 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