Pre-Op​/PACU Nurse - ASC

What You’ll Do

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and provide pre‑ and post‑operative nursing care
• Prepare patients for surgery, including IV initiation and safe medication administration
• Assist anesthesiologists with regional anesthesia blocks within RN scope of practice
• Monitor patients’ recovery from anesthesia and provide effective airway management
• Assess and manage post‑operative pain, nausea, vomiting, and other complications
• Provide wound assessment and management to support proper healing
• Manage patient complications and emergencies in the pre‑ and post‑operative phases
• Maintain and document controlled substance inventory
• Utilize aseptic technique and infection control principles
• Accurately document patient care and responses in accordance with medical record policies
• Communicate significant patient information to the medical team in a timely manner
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and QAPI activities
• Attend required in‑services, staff meetings, and maintain annual competencies
• Ability to handle stressful situations and make quick decisions
• Strong assessment and critical‑thinking skills
• Support a clean, safe, and organized clinical environment
• Collaborate effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, leadership, and ASC staff

• Strong clinical judgment and ability to prioritize and manage direct patient care
• Commitment to patient safety, quality care, and regulatory compliance
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and documentation skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced surgical environment
• Professional, friendly, and supportive approach to patient and team interactions

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current, active North Carolina Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience, with an emphasis in Pre‑Op/PACU
• BLS and ACLS certifications
• Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards
• Ability to stand for extended periods, assist with patient transfers, and perform CPR if necessary

• Ambulatory Surgery Center experience
• Specialty certification in peri‑anesthesia or perioperative nursing (CPAN, CAPA, CCRN)
• Willingness and ability to cross‑train to the Operating Room
• PRN shifts
• No weekends or on‑call responsibilities
• Clinical and professional environment utilizing standard surgical equipment and technology
• Competitive compensation package

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