Summit Surgical in Fresno, CA is seeking a PACU RN Full Time
At Summit Surgical, we believe health and care are inseparable. We focus on offering a high quality, service oriented environment with a dedicated staff.
We have 7 Operating Rooms and growing case volume.
Specializing in Orthopedics, Pain Management, Oculoplastic, and Podiatry
We provide first-class surgical services for local communities and recognize our employees as our number one assets. As a PACU nurse at our facility, you have the opportunity to enjoy no calls, no weekends and no holidays.
We focus on offering a high quality, ambulatory care alternative to a hospital for surgical procedures. We have been in operation at this location since 1985 and perform over 6,000 surgeries per year. Specialty areas include ENT, GI Lab, General Surgery, GYN, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Pain Management, Plastic Surgery, Podiatry, Oral Surgery and Urology.
Job Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Pre-Op/PACU manager, the PACU nurse is responsible for implementing all physician orders, providing for the continuity and quality of nursing care for all patients, with continual evaluation of the patients'' condition, providing patient safety, comfort, and privacy at all time. At times, assist the physicians in the procedure rooms with various tasks, conscious sedation and utilizing sterile technique as deemed appropriate.
Responsible for providing total comprehensive patient care to patients emerging from general anesthesia and/or sedation.
Responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient and family in preparation for discharge.
Hourly Range: $46 to $66
Wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience.
Required Skills:
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Currently licensed in the state CA
- Current BLS, ACLS
- Minimum of 2 years experience in PACU or ICU
SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Interdependent Partnering
o Good communication and human relations skills.
- Mastering Complexity
- Technical/Functional
o Thorough knowledge of all phases of perioperative process including knowledge of surgical procedures and anesthesia implications.
o Current nursing assessment and patient care skills.
o Telemetry experience necessary
- Education
o Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
o Current license to practice nursing in the state.
o CPR certified. ACLS certification is required within 6 months of employment if not currently certified.
- Experience
- Work environment
The above statements reflect the general outline considered necessary to describe the principle functions of this job. It shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements of the position.
Required Experience:
Fresno Summit Surgical Center complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date.
