PreOp / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care (RN)
PreOp PACU Nurse Hourly Wage Estimate: $34.67 - $49.59 / hourLearn more about the for this job. The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role.
The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range. As a PreOp PACU Nurse, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through councils and national nursing initiatives. You'll help shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing.
Job Summary and QualificationsWe are seeking a PreOp PACU Nurse for our ambulatory surgery center who demonstrates the values of our company by caring like family. You will ensure safe and effective nursing care rendered postoperatively until the patient is dismissed from the facility. With your expertise, our center will continue its’ legacy of employing nurses who contribute to the company’s mission and vision.
in this role:Prepare your patients’ care area adequately and ensure necessary equipment and supplies and providedYou will demonstrate proper airway management techniquesMonitor your patients according to policy (vital signs, temperature, cardiac, etc.). You will exhibit proper technique for insertion, maintenance, and removal of IV catheters and saline locksPerform and document head to toe evaluation of your patients utilizing an approved scoring system in line with HCA policy and procedureCheck dressings and/or operative site of your patients and report abnormalities to the surgeonProvide a safe and comforting environment for your patients and familyEnsure your patients meet discharge criteriaQualifications you will need:Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma or Higher degree in Nursing Required1+ years of nursing experience in a clinical setting, preferably in Preop, PACU, Pain, GI, ER, ICU or SurgeryActive RN license as required by state of employmentBCLS Certification upon employment. ***online certification not acceptableACLS required within 30-days of hirePALS if required by facility within 30-days of hire BenefitsRocky Mountain Surgery Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues.
The available plans and programs include:Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine servicesWellbeing support, including free counseling and referral servicesTime away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absenceSavings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counselingEducation support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of NursingAdditional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. "Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation.
At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future." Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive HCA HealthcareRocky Mountain Surgery Center is located in Englewood, Colorado. Our facility performs over 450procedures a month.
Services offered are in general surgery, gynecology, orthopedics, ENT, podiatry,colon & rectal, esophageal disease, ophthalmology, and pathology. We are a member ofSurgery Ventures powered by HCA Healthcare. Our center has received high employee and physiciansatisfaction scores.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times.. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for thedelivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. If this opportunity is your next step in your career path, we encourage you to apply for our PreOp PACU Nurse opening.
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