Looking for a nursing role where your skills truly shine—without nights, weekends, or on-call stress? Join our close-knit surgical team as a Pre-Op / PACU Registered Nurse, where you’ll play a hands-on role in guiding patients through every stage of their surgical journey. In this fast-paced yet supportive outpatient environment, you’ll combine clinical expertise, critical thinking, and compassionate care to ensure patients feel informed, safe, and comfortable before and after their procedures—all while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.
What You’ll Do
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Provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care to pre-operative and post-operative patients
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Monitor patients recovering from general, regional, or local anesthesia
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Obtain and document complete nursing histories and assessments
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Closely monitor vital signs and patient status, identifying and reporting any changes
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Administer medications safely and accurately
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Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans
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Communicate effectively with physicians, patients, families, and care team members
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Supervise and support non-licensed clinical staff as needed
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Maintain accurate documentation in medical records
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Support a teamwork-based environment with opportunities for cross-training
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Follow all nursing standards, state regulations, and center policies
What We’re Looking For
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Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
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Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment
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BLS and ACLS certifications required
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PACU, pre-op, or perioperative experience preferred
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PALS and/or CNOR certification a plus
If you’re a dedicated RN who values teamwork, patient-centered care, and a positive work environment, we invite you to apply and become part of a team that truly supports both its patients and its staff.
*This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not represent a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications that may be required.*
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Ability to maintain confidentiality and act as a patient advocate.
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Ability to delegate tasks as appropriate according to the state Nurse Practice Act and job descriptions.
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Basic computer skills (eg, Microsoft® Word).
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Uses problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships with team members.
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Maintains required competencies.
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Exhibits favorable bedside manner including listening and communication skills.
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Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
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Current registered nurse licensure in state of employment.
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Two years perioperative services experience.
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Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
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Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, depending on patient population.
Preferred:
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Bachelors degree in nursing.
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Certified Nurse, Operating Room (CNOR) certification.
Physical Demands/Working Conditions
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Working Conditions: Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation and repetitive motions; Category 1-Occupational exposure.
- Physical Demands: Physically demanding, high-stress environment. Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients. Pushing and pulling heavy objects. Manual and finger dexterity; hand and eye coordination; standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Lifting and carrying items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds. Corrected vision and hearing to within normal range.
