Registered Nurse - PACU

Registered Nurse – PACU (Healthcare)

No Call, No Nights, No Weekends!

South Carolina ENT (SCENT), Ambulatory Surgery Center, an esteemed otolaryngology surgery centre and an affiliate of SENTA Partners, is dedicated to serving the community of greater Columbia. The specialists at SCENT are committed to providing the most comprehensive care in ENT and sleep medicine.

SENTA Partners is a leading Management Services Organization (MSO) specializing in providing comprehensive support to ENT and Allergy private practices. Our mission is to help people Breathe better, Hear better, Live better. At SENTA, we focus on the operational efficiencies and financial performance of our partner practices, allowing physicians to focus on delivering exceptional patient care. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment where our employees can thrive and grow.

The Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU at SENTA Partners plays a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care within our ENT and Allergy specialty practices. They are responsible for preoperative assessment and recovery care of surgical patients. This role is critical in ensuring Center's Morals and Standards are implemented in the office and followed through by all employees. The RN provides direct patient care while ensuring a compassionate, patient-focused environment that adheres to SENTA Partners' standards of excellence.

This position will be primarily in our PACU department with the expectation of the willingness to assist in Pre‑Op as necessary.

• Takes ownership of the patient pre and post-surgery, including assessment, surgery orders, and documentation of the patient's condition.
• Monitors patient's vital signs, pain control, fluids intake/output, etc.
• Reports any abnormalities to anesthesiologist and/or surgeon as needed.
• Provides post‑surgery care education to the patient and the family members.
• Performs chart reviews prior to charts being completed and scanned into the practice management software.
• Participates in the quality and process improvement initiatives.
• Makes sure that all equipment is in the proper operating order and reports any issues appropriately.
• Completes all required quality and maintenance logs: blanket fluid warmer, generator log, eye wash station, etc.
• At the end of the day cleans and wipes down equipment, restocks, and sets up for the next day's surgeries.
• Reports to the Charge Nurse any supply needs and low inventory levels.
• Ensures compliance with applicable government laws, rules, regulations, AAOA and Company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Holidays & Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retirement Contribution Program – 401(K) Match

Monday-Friday

No Call, No Nights, No Weekends!

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