ASC Registered Nurse - PACU PRN

Description

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU / Pre-Op (PRN)

Locations:

• Town Center Ambulatory Surgery Center: 130 Town Center, Suite 130, Troy, MI 48084
• Michigan Surgical Utica: 11051 Hall Road, Suite 100, Utica, MI 48317

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM (No weekends, no holidays) Hours: Around 24 hours per week (As needed) Position Type: PRN / Fill-In

Position Overview

Michigan Surgical is seeking a skilled, adaptable, and patient-focused PACU/Pre-Op Registered Nurse to join our team on a PRN basis. This is a "fill-in" role averaging about 24 hours a week to help our teams out with staff call-outs, vacation leaves, and coverage needs.

Because this role supports both of our premier ambulatory surgery centers, travel is involved between our Troy and Utica locations. If you are looking for a rewarding nursing role with a steady daytime schedule, no nights, and no weekends, we would love to have you join us.

Job Requirements

• Experience: 2 years of pre-operative or post-anesthesia (PACU) experience is preferred.
• Licensure: Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Michigan.
• Certifications: Active BLS and ACLS certifications are required.
• Education: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing (BSN preferred).
• Travel: Must have reliable transportation and willingness to travel/float between the Troy and Utica ASC locations as needed.
• Skills: Strong communication skills, dedication to great patient service, and familiarity with EMR systems.

Why Join Us?

• Great Balance: Steady daylight shifts (7:30 AM – 4:30 PM) with no weekend or holiday rotations.
• Flexibility: Perfect for nurses looking to maintain their clinical skills and support a strong team without full-time commitments.

GENERAL SUMMARY

The ASC Registered Nurse – PACU is an essential member of the health care team who is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and coordinating the care of patients in the Ambulatory Surgery Center. The RN consistently delivers high-quality patient care during the pre- and post-operative phase of the patient’s stay in the surgery center.  

Requirements

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION/COMPETENCIES 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Plans and organizes the daily activities of the Pre-operative and PACU areas in accordance with instructions of the clinical director, physicians and the center’s administrative procedures.
• Responsible for the provision of a safe environment by following the post anesthesia standards of care.
• Communicates the patient’s current status to the appropriate parties throughout the continuum of care.
• Performs interventions to maintain the status of the patient’s genitourinary, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, endocrine, respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological systems and fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balances at or above baseline levels.
• Performs interventions to protect the patient from surgical site infection.
• Assesses and provides appropriate and knowledgeable instructions/training/education to patients and family members throughout the perioperative process.
• Reports and documents all pertinent observations and nursing interventions.
• Performs other position related duties as assigned.
• Employees shall adhere to high standards of ethical conduct and will comply with and assist in complying with all applicable laws and regulations. This will include and not be limited to following the Solaris Health Code of Conduct and all Solaris Health and Affiliated Practice policies and procedures; maintaining the confidentiality of patients' protected health information in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA); immediately reporting any suspected concerns and/or violations to a supervisor and/or the Compliance Department; and the timely completion the Annual Compliance Training.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURES OR REGISTRY REQUIREMENTS

• RN license and certification as required by state.
• BLS certification required, ACLS required.

KNOWLEDGE | SKILLS | ABILITIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Delivers exceptional patient service throughout all interactions.
• Knowledge in healthcare systems operations such as EMR.
• Complies with HIPAA regulations for patient confidentiality.
• Complies with all health and safety policies of the organization.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 2 years' pre-operative/post-anesthesia experience preferred.

REQUIRED TRAVEL

• YES

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Carrying Weight Frequency

1-25 lbs. Frequent from 34% to 66%

26-50 lbs. Occasionally from 2% to 33%

Pushing/Pulling Frequency

1-25 lbs. Seldom, up to 2%

100 + lbs. Seldom, up to 2%

Lifting - Height, Weight Frequency

Floor to Chest, 1 -25 lbs. Occasional: from 2% to 33%

Floor to Chest, 26-50 lbs. Seldom: up to 2%

Floor to Waist, 1-25 lbs. Occasional: from 2% to 33%

Floor to Waist, 26-50 lbs. Seldom: up to 2%