PACU RN

Overview

FT PACU RN Prince William Ambulatory Surgery Center delivers high-quality, service-focused surgical care in a patient-centered environment where "healthcare is better together." This physician-owned facility, accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, features 4 ORs and 4 treatment rooms supporting multispecialty procedures including Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Urology, ENT, Pain Management, Orthopedics, and Vascular.

The PACU RN is a Registered Nurse that provides quality patient care using the nursing process, the medical plan of care, and organizational policies. The PACU RN provides safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care in the perioperative services for all patient populations. The PACU RN supports the mission, vision, and values of the organization. The PACU RN reports to the Manager of Peri-Operative Services.

• Assess patients’ post-operative condition
• Monitor vital signs and other measurements of progress, meeting discharge criteria
• Log and chart all findings in patient files
• Monitor patients for condition changes, reporting any changes to physician
• Perform intervention duties during post-operative emergencies

• Must be a Registered Nurse with an unrestricted license
• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Must have at least 1-3 years  previous experience in PACU experience
• Previous experience in an ambulatory surgical center strongly preferred
• Current BLS certification
• Current ACLS certification
• Must possess a strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient
• Understanding of aseptic techniques and their implementation
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing condition of the patient when needed
• Must be an excellent team player and have the ability to communicate with staff, patients and physicians.