Registered Nurse Pre-op​/PACU

About the Role

The Pre‑Op/PACU RN provides comprehensive nursing care for surgical patients before and after procedures, ensuring compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards while maintaining patient safety as the highest priority.

• Conduct thorough patient assessments and review medical histories.
• Verify surgical consent, procedure, and site.
• Start IV lines and administer preoperative medications as ordered.
• Ensure completion of required documentation and checklist compliance.
• Educate patients and families regarding procedures and recovery expectations.
• Communicate effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and OR staff.
• Monitor patients recovering from anesthesia using appropriate standards of care.
• Assess airway, respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological status, and pain levels.
• Administer medications and manage post‑operative pain and nausea.
• Recover patients per Recovery Phase I and II policy.
• Demonstrate knowledge of anesthesia agents.
• Interpret dysrhythmias, document, and intervene appropriately.
• Keep family/significant others informed of patient progress.
• Recognize and respond promptly to complications or changes in condition.
• Document recovery progress and discharge criteria.
• Anticipate potential length of stay or discharge problems.
• Provide discharge instructions to patients and caregivers.
• Adhere to infection control standards specific to patient care.
• Interpret clinical data.
• Act as a patient advocate and uphold patient rights.
• Document medication use and controlled substance use.
• Secure patient belongings on admission and throughout discharge.
• Attend staff meetings, orientations, and in‑services regularly.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information in the medical record and assigned computer codes.
• Maintain current knowledge of ambulatory post‑anesthesia/peri‑operative nursing practice.
• Utilize opportunities for professional growth by attending continuing education programs.
• Maintain and ensure dress code and decorum.
• Promote a positive image of the center to patients, physicians, vendors, and the community.
• Demonstrate professional behavior by being technically competent, skilled, and responsive to the center's customers in a compassionate, efficient, and effective manner.
• Demonstrate knowledge of surgical emergency preparedness, malignant hypothermia, cardiac arrest, and latex allergy.
• Perform daily checks of code carts and other environment of care checklists.
• Work flexible hours, assuming responsibility and accountability for providing patient care.
• Complete pre‑operative assessments and post‑operative follow‑up calls, and complete all documentation within the defined timeframe.

• Active and unrestricted New Jersey RN license.
• Minimum 2–4 years of experience in Pre‑Op, PACU, Critical Care, or Emergency Nursing.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Knowledge of ambulatory surgery workflows and patient safety standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team‑based environment.
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Strong clinical judgment and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with electronic medical record documentation.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to a fast‑paced surgical environment.
• Preferred:
  Bachelor of Science in Nursing and 5+ years of experience.

Hourly: $40.00–$54.00 per hour. Compensation is based on relevant experience, education, skills, and work location.

Beyond competitive compensation, benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, HSA/FSA, 401(k) matching, an employee assistance program, and more.

• Every Family Matters
• Compassion:
  Make Someone’s Day
• Collaboration:
  
  Achieve Possibilities Together
• Respect:
  Treat People with Dignity
• Accountability:
  Do the Right Thing

U.S. Urology Partners is a leading independent provider of urology and related specialty services, operating more than 50 offices across the East Coast and Midwest, including a state‑of‑the‑art ambulatory surgery center that pioneered robotic surgery.

U.S. Urology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our commitment extends to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, and general treatment during employment.