Preop​/PACU - RN

South Denver Surgery Center is hiring a Preop/PACU RN FT to join our team!

M-F daytime hours. No weekends, nights, calls or holidays.

Under the direct supervision of the Pre‑Op/PACU manager, the PACU nurse is responsible for implementing all physician orders, providing for the continuity and quality of nursing care for all patients, with continual evaluation of the patients’ condition, providing patient safety, comfort, and privacy at all time. At times, the nurse assists the physicians in the procedure rooms with various tasks, conscious sedation and utilizing sterile technique as deemed appropriate.

The nurse is responsible for providing total comprehensive patient care to patients emerging from general anesthesia and/or sedation, and for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient and family in preparation for discharge.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current CO Registered Nurse License
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS
• ASC experience a plus
• Experience in PACU/ ICU required
• Good communication and human relations skills
• Ability to organize and follow through on own initiative.
• Thorough knowledge of all phases of perioperative process including knowledge of surgical procedures and anesthesia implications.

USPI offers the following benefits, subject to employment status:

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program
• USPI provides paid leave in accordance with applicable law

$34 - $53 (based on experience)