PRN Pre-Op/PACU RN

HCA Healthcare - Myrtle Beach, SC

Full-time - Entry Level

Myrtle Beach, SC

Hospitals

About the position

The PRN Pre-Op/PACU RN position at Grande Dunes Surgery Center involves providing safe and effective nursing care to patients in the preoperative and postoperative phases. The role emphasizes creating positive patient interactions and ensuring that patients meet discharge criteria while maintaining a comforting environment. This position is part of a leading outpatient surgical center known for its commitment to quality care and ethical practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients' care area and ensure necessary equipment and supplies are provided.
• Demonstrate proper airway management techniques.
• Monitor patients according to policy (vital signs, temperature, cardiac, etc.).
• Exhibit proper technique for insertion, maintenance, and removal of IV catheters and saline locks.
• Perform and document head to toe evaluation of patients utilizing an approved scoring system in line with HCA policy and procedure.
• Check dressings and/or operative site of patients and report abnormalities to the surgeon.
• Provide a safe and comforting environment for patients and family.
• Ensure patients meet discharge criteria.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma or Higher degree in Nursing Required.
• 1+ years of nursing experience in a clinical setting, preferably in Preop, PACU, ER, ICU or Surgery.
• Active RN license as required by state of employment.
• BCLS Certification upon employment; online certification not acceptable.
• ACLS required within 30-days of hire.
• PALS if required by facility within 30-days of hire.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage with low copay options.
• Dental and vision benefits.
• Life and disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance.
• Identity theft protection.
• Legal counseling.
• Long-term care coverage.
• Moving assistance.
• Pet insurance.
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny.
• Free counseling services for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• Family support including adoption assistance and child care resources.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Education assistance including tuition and certification support.
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program including paid time off and family leave.