Float Pool PreOp PACU Nurse
HCA Healthcare
- Denver, CO
- $37.95-54.27 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Learn more about the 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.IntroductionAre you looking for a place to deliver excellent care patients deserve? At HCA Healthcare we support our colleagues in their positions. Join our Team as a Float Pool PreOp PACU Nurse and access programs to assist with every stage of your career.BenefitsHCA Healthcare, 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 wellbeing
- 401(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 stock
- Family 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 more
- Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
- Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
- Colleague recognition program
- Time 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.
- You will rotate to other ambulatory surgery center facilities
- Prepare patient care area adequately before case and ensure availability of necessary equipment and supplies
- Initiate intravenous therapy as prescribed, utilizing aseptic technique utilizing appropriate IV start kit, catheter and fluid
- Ensure that medication is labeled appropriately
- Administer pre-operative medications as prescribed and utilize safety medication practices
- Monitor your patient until he/she is transferred to the OR
- Recognize signs and symptoms of your patient’s condition that indicate potential post procedure or anesthesia related complications and report to the anesthesiologist immediately
- Monitor and maintain proper intravenous intake and output
- Document patient assessment upon admission
- Check dressings and/or operative site and report abnormalities to the surgeon
- Assure that patient meets all discharge criteria
- Nursing Diploma
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Preop, PACU or ICU setting; preferably in an ambulatory surgery center
- Additional specialty experience may be required as per facility practices (i.e. Pediatric, GI, etc)
- Active RN license as required by state of employment or appropriate compact licensure
- Valid BCLS & ACLS Certifications required upon employment (online certification not acceptable)
- PALS (Within 90 days, or earlier per department arrangement)
HCA Healthcare Co-FounderIf growth and continued learning is important to you, we encourage you to apply for our Float Pool PreOp PACU Nurse opening. Our team will promptly review your application. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities apply today!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.