RN Pre/Post Surgery - Outpatient Surgery Center

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off from Day One

• 403-B Retirement Plan

• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

• Career Development

• Whole Person Well-being Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

1 HEALTH PARK DR

City:

HENDERSONVILLE

State:

North Carolina

Postal Code:

28792

Job Description:

• Assesses patient status upon arrival to the PACU and performs ongoing assessments, including respiratory status, O2 saturation, vital signs, dressings, output from foley and drains, and heart rhythms.
• Recognizes and responds immediately to life-threatening situations according to PACU protocol.
• Identifies significant changes in patient's condition, reports to anesthesia/head nurse/charge nurse or surgeon, and documents all appropriate actions.
• Implements the plan of care to assist the patient in returning to the outpatient area or surgical floor unit.
• Administers medications competently in accordance with hospital and departmental policies.
• Observes, documents, and reports patients' responses to medications and nursing care in the EMR.
• Communicates accurate and thorough patient information upon relinquishing care to other healthcare workers.
• Participates as an effective member of the patient care team to facilitate the efficient operation of the PACU.
• Delegates responsibilities to others based on their roles, knowledge, and capabilities.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and well-stocked nursing unit free of safety hazards by the end of the shift.
• Monitors the Electronic Medical Record for new physician orders and diagnostic results.
• Performs all duties relating to Real Time Scanning accurately and efficiently.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• N/A

Education:

• Associate's of Nursing [Required]
• Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred]

Field of Study:

• N/A

Work Experience:

• 1+ RN experience with surgical patients [Required]
• 1+ experience in ICU or recovery [Preferred]

Additional Information:

• N/A

Licenses and Certifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) [Required]
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Cert (PALS) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/49cf4xnf

Pay Range:

$31.96 - $50.62

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.