FT PreOp PACU RN (Experienced in GI)

USPI Christus Cabrini Surgery Center is seeking an experienced FT Pre-Op PACU RN, preferably with GI experience, to join our team. Christus Cabrini Surgery Center is a fast paced surgery center environment committed to producing the highest quality work and experience for patients and their families.

Assess, instruct and prepare patients prior to surgery

Take and record vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for surgical procedure

Initiate IVs and ensure patients are informed about procedure

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 postoperative emergencies

Provide post-anesthesia care for patients recovering from conscious sedation, general anesthesia, and monitored anesthesia care

Who We Are

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and health care systems to provide first class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.

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Required Skills

Must be a Registered Nurse with an unrestricted license in LA

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Must have at least 1-3 years' previous experience in Pre-OP/PACU

Experienced in providing post-anesthesia care for patients recovering from conscious sedation, general anesthesia, and monitored anesthesia care

Previous experience in GI.

BLS certification is required; ACLS certification is preferred and must be obtained within one year

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.

Required Experience