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Job Title


PreOp PACU Nurse


Company : North Springs Surgical Center


Location : Colorado Springs, CO


Created : 2024-04-23


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Description Hourly Wage Estimate: $34.50 - $49.34 / hourLearn more about the benefits offered for this job. The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.IntroductionDo you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for patients. At North Springs Surgical Center our nurses set us apart from any other healthcare provider. We are seeking a PreOp PACU Nurse to join our healthcare family.BenefitsNorth Springs Surgical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stockFamily support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and moreConsumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer DiscountsRetirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnershipsEducation assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)Colleague recognition programTime Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.Learn more about Employee BenefitsNote: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. At North Springs Surgical Center, our nurses play a vital part. We know that every nurse's path and purpose is unique. Do you want to create your own personal career path in nursing? HCA Healthcare is your career destination! Our scale makes it possible for nurses to create the career path that fits their life - for life - and empowers their passion for patient care. Apply today for our PreOp PACU Nurse opportunity.Job Summary and QualificationsWe are seeking a PreOp PACU Nurse for our ambulatory surgery center who demonstrates the values of our company by caring like family. You will ensure safe and effective nursing care rendered postoperatively until the patient is dismissed from the facility. With your expertise, our center will continue its' legacy of employing nurses who contribute to the company's mission and vision.What you will do in this role:Prepare your patients' care area adequately and ensure necessary equipment and supplies and providedYou will demonstrate proper airway management techniquesMonitor your patients according to policy (vital signs, temperature, cardiac, etc.).You will exhibit proper technique for insertion, maintenance, and removal of IV catheters and saline locksPerform and document head to toe evaluation of your patients utilizing an approved scoring system in line with HCA policy and procedureCheck dressings and/or operative site of your patients and report abnormalities to the surgeonProvide a safe and comforting environment for your patients and familyEnsure your patients meet discharge criteriaQualifications you will need:Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma or Higher degree in Nursing Required1+ years of nursing experience in a clinical setting, preferably in Preop, PACU, Pain, GI, ER, ICU or SurgeryActive RN license as required by state of employmentBCLS Certification upon employment. ***online certification not acceptableACLS required within 30-days of hirePALS if required by facility within 30-days of hireNorth Springs Surgery Center is a new multi-specialty ambulatory surgery center that is scheduled to open up in May 2024. We will offer a state-of-the-art facility with the newest technologies, including a Da Vinci Xi robot. Our specialties will include bariatric, general, gynecology, orthopedics, otolaryngology, and podiatry. We will be Joint Commission accredited. This facility will be managed by HCA Healthcare's Surgery Ventures Group.HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere Institute for over a decade. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our PreOp PACU Nurse opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.