RN PreOP_PACU

Responsibilities

Job   Date posted 06/10/2026

Coast Surgery Center
- Scope of service: orthopedic, pain management, & podiatry

Job Summary:

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

Required Skills:

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

* Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

* Current Virginia Nursing License

* Current BLS, ACLS and PALS

* Minimum of 1-2 years experience in Pre-Op/PACU. Previous experience working in an ambulatory surgical setting preferred.

* Strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient

* Understand principles of aseptic technique and their implementation

* Ability to care for patients from infancy to geriatrics

* Knowledge base to recognize, evaluate, solve problems and correct errors

* Ability to quickly adapt to changing condition of the patient when needed

* Excellent teaching skills

* Excellent communication and organizational skills

* Demonstrate strong professional and ethical behavior

* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, physicians and fellow employees. (TEAMWORK)

* Strong customer service skills

* Demonstrate accountability, creativity, innovation and be receptive to change

* Possess basic knowledge of Performance Improvement ideology