Pre OP RN

RN Pre OP PACU PRN

USPI New Mexico Surgery Center – Orthopaedics is hiring a Registered Nurse for Pre‑Operative and Post‑Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) on a PRN basis. The role offers full pay, no weekends, no call responsibilities, and includes paid holidays.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee care for patients in the Pre‑Op department.
• Provide nursing care within standards of practice and center policies.
• Make decisions regarding direct patient care and communicate required information to team members.
• Assist in inventory of supplies, drugs, and equipment to maintain required stock levels.
• Maintain order and cleanliness of the Pre‑Op area.
• Conduct thorough Pre‑Op patient assessments in an outpatient setting.
• Assist in assessing the physical and emotional status of patients prior to admission.
• Provide Pre‑Op instructions, explain patient rights and responsibilities, and describe the peri‑operative experience.
• Obtain pertinent patient records prior to arrival for Pre‑Op testing.
• Perform all Pre‑Op testing (e.g., laboratory work, electro‑cardiogram, x‑rays).
• Report abnormal values to the anesthesiologist/attending surgeon.
• Explain informed consent, patient rights, and post‑operative instructions.
• Obtain necessary signatures.
• Inform patients about routine care and peri‑operative procedures.
• Discuss findings with the anesthesiologist before the pre‑operative evaluation.
• Provide comfort and reassurance and support patient privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.
• Document Pre‑Op care in accordance with policy/procedure.
• Ensure that the patient chart is complete on the day before surgery.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Active licensed RN in the State of New Mexico; BLS and ACLS certification required.
• Minimum one year of experience in an intra‑operative setting.
• Demonstrated clinical competency, leadership, and teaching skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Life and AD&D coverage.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.

USPI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.