Our Ambulatory Surgery Center at the Executive Park Musculoskeletal Institute is seeking a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse with 2+ years of PACU or ICU experience. Our Registered Nurses are fundamental members of inter-professional teams in hospitals and clinics that are committed to outstanding patient care. PACU RN intensive care unit (ICU)
- Delivers safe, effective, and independent nursing care using the nursing process.
- Performs thorough patient assessments and recognizes the impact of nursing care on outcomes.
- Develops and implements patient care plans, incorporating patient/family input and adjusting as needed.
- Documents care accurately and efficiently in electronic and physical records.
- Identifies patient and family learning needs, recommending appropriate resources.
- Recognizes cultural differences and individualizes care accordingly.
- Delegates appropriately using the Synergy Model of Care.
- Works effectively with the interdisciplinary team, patient, and family care partners.
- Functions in a developing leadership role, including Charge Nurse responsibilities when assigned.
- Assists in orienting staff and students in the absence of a designated preceptor.
- Demonstrates strong communication and conflict resolution skills.
- Identifies the need for policy revisions based on evidence-based research.
- Engages in professional growth and actively applies the Synergy Model for Care in practice.
- Collects, reports, and analyzes data to improve patient care and meet organizational standards.
- Participates in surveys, interviews, and other methods to identify and resolve areas for improvement.
- Maintains required points and contact hours per the clinical lattice PLAN system.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- *Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), AND A. 12 months of recent nursing experience within the past five years, OR B. Recent completion of a re-entry nursing program. OR, 2. Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) with a minimum of 2 years of recent nursing experience within the past five years. *Exceptions: Current LPNs employed within the Emory Healthcare (EHC) system who have completed an accredited RN program and obtain RN licensure are eligible to transition into this role while completing the RN Resident Program. Emory LPNs enrolled in an Emory ADN program as of 3/30/2025 must sign an obligation agreement to complete an ADN-to-BSN program within two years of entering the RN Clinician role.
- A valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
- BLS certification
- ACLS may be required for certain departments, post hire
- Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty
Join our team today! The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet® designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations.
Ambulatory Surgery Center at Executive Park Musculoskeletal Institute
- Number of Rooms: 6 Operating and 6 Physiatry/Pain Mgmt Procedure Rooms
- Nursing scope of practice: Orthopedics, Sports Med., Physiatry, Anesthesia Pain Management
- Daily patient population: 60+ (Very high paced)
- Staffing Hours: 6a-2:30p Pre op, 6:30-5p OR, Physiatry 6:30-5, 7a-5p PACU. Hours may vary depending on cases and/or schedule needs.
- Other Info: Travel to other Emory ASC’s is REQUIRED. There is an orientation in specific areas of hire. The time frame will vary based on experience and skill level.