Ascend Plastic Surgery Partners MSO LLC·Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
The PACU Nurse monitors patients recovering from anesthesia, managing pain and observing for post-operative complications. They collaborate with surgical teams to ensure patient safety and provide detailed recovery education before discharge.
At Ponte Vedra Plastic Surgery, we strive for excellence in the care we provide and in the results that we achieve.
Offering numerous cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries, along with nonsurgical procedures at multiple locations, our outstanding surgeons and staff are able to provide superior results.
Since we truly value each patient, we attend ongoing training to provide the most advanced procedures in our state-of-the-art facilities.
In addition, our main location features a fully licensed and accredited ambulatory surgery center.
Our ultimate goal is to provide Northeast Florida with world-class surgery in a safe and welcoming environment.
We invite you to learn more about us.
To learn more about our practice, services, and patient care philosophy, we invite you to visit our website using the following link: https://www.pvps.com/ [https://www.pvps.com/]
We are seeking a full time motivated and skilled PACU Nurse to join our team.
The PACU Nurse specializes in caring for patients recovering from anesthesia, ensuring a smooth and safe transition from surgery to recovery.
They closely monitor vital signs, manage pain, address post-operative complications, and collaborate with surgical and anesthesia teams to provide high-quality, patient-centered care.
PACU Nurses prioritize patient safety, educate patients and their families on recovery protocols, and prepare patients for discharge.
Their role requires meticulous documentation, strict adherence to hospital protocols, and a commitment to delivering exceptional post-operative care.
Observe patients closely during recovery from anesthesia, ensuring stable vital signs and a smooth emergence from sedation, particularly for surgeries requiring general anesthesia or sedation.
Pain
Management: Administer prescribed pain medications and assess their effectiveness, ensuring patient comfort after procedures.
Observation for
Complications: Monitor for signs of surgical complications such as excessive bleeding, hematoma, or adverse reactions to anesthesia.
Airway
Management: Provide vigilant airway support and interventions for patients recovering from sedative agents, given the increased use of conscious sedation in plastic surgery.
Inspect and manage surgical sites, dressings, and drains, ensuring proper healing and identifying any signs of infection or complications.
Patient
Positioning: Support patients in maintaining appropriate positioning to protect surgical results, such as elevation of the head or other specific instructions for recovery.
Infection
Control: Maintain strict adherence to infection prevention protocols, particularly for procedures with aesthetic or reconstructive outcomes.
Provide detailed post-operative care instructions specific to plastic surgery, including care for incisions, drains, and any prosthetic or implant-related considerations.
Aesthetic
Outcome
Education: Educate patients on realistic expectations for swelling, bruising, and timelines for visible results.
Follow-Up
Coordination: Ensure patients understand follow-up schedules and the importance of adhering to post-operative care plans.
Collaborate closely with plastic surgeons to report on patient progress, recovery challenges, or concerns.
Patient
Advocacy: Act as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs and concerns are addressed with compassion and professionalism.
Team
Coordination: Work with medical assistants, surgical technicians, and administrative staff to ensure a seamless care process.
Maintain thorough documentation of post-anesthesia care, patient responses, administered medications, and recovery milestones.
Regulatory
Compliance: Adhere to specific guidelines for outpatient surgical centers, including state and federal regulations (e.g., AAAASF, Medicare).
Ensure recovery area equipment, such as monitors, suction devices, and oxygen supplies, is functioning properly and readily available.
Stock
Management: Monitor and restock medications and supplies tailored to plastic surgery recovery, such as compression garments and ice packs.
Provide compassionate care to patients who may feel anxious about their appearance or recovery.
Confidentiality
Assurance: Maintain strict patient confidentiality, particularly for high-profile clients or individuals seeking discretion
Why Join Us?
Ascend Aesthetic Partners is a Management Services Organization (MSO) in the field of Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics. Founded on a commitment to excellence, innovation, and patient care, Ascend PSP brings together a network of highly accomplished plastic surgeons and their practices to advance aesthetic medicine, helping our patients feel more confident in their own bodies.
We are a group of plastic surgeons that have come together to collaborate on a whole new level. We believe that by learning from like-minded plastic surgeons and collaborating, we can continually evolve and improve our practices, reaching more people and positively changing their lives.
Ponte Vedra Plastic Surgery is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws
Requires an ADN or BSN and a valid RN license, with 2-3 years of PACU experience and BLS certification. Experience in plastic or cosmetic surgery and CPAN certification are highly preferred.
Market context
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