Pre-Op/PACU RN FT

Surg Center of Silver Spring is seeking a FT PreOp PACU Nurse.

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.

What We Offer

• Competitive wages 
• Opportunities to better yourself professionally 
• Health, Dental & Vision Coverage 
• 401(k) retirement plan 
• Paid Time Off (PTO) 
• Company Paid Holidays 
• Employee Assistance Programs 
• Health Savings Account/ Flexible Spending Account 
• Education Assistance 
• Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability Insurance 
• Travel Assistance when 100+ miles from home for business or vacation 
• Free parking

Pay Range- Min: $42.86 to Max: $56.38

(Wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience.)

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current Virginia Nursing License
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS
• Minimum of 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