Job Title – Position Description: Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse Reports to: Manager Site
Mission
The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing competent and compassionate care to every patient and family member in the Clinic and Ambulatory Surgery Center through assessing and monitoring the care of patients. The Registered Nurse effectively coordinates the care of patients in accordance to physician orders and established procedures.
Outcomes
In a fast paced, high-volume work environment, be able to manage various simultaneous tasks including analyzing accurate clinical information, identifying symptoms and changes to take appropriate action in a timely manner, and working independently with physician guidance.
Use independent judgement to deliver sound clinical decisions, while simultaneously meeting patient needs and adhering to facility policies and procedures.
Creates an environment of inclusion and trust for diverse groups to enable effective communication with colleagues and appropriate patient/ family education.
Able to utilize feedback to learn and adapt, while remaining self-aware regarding their own actions and resulting impact.
Thrive in an accelerated change agility environment with the ability to learn and adopt new responsibilities based on shifting demands.
Competencies
Job Related Competencies
Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
Decision Quality: Making good and timely decisions that keep the organizations moving forward
Interpersonal Savvy: Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
Demonstrates Self Awareness: Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
Situational Adaptability: Adapting demeanor and approach in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
Cultural Competencies
Advanced Values
People
Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
Heart
Patient Focus: Building strong patient relationships and delivering patient centric solutions
Service
Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
Excellence
Cultivates Innovation: Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful
Behaviors
Being Resilient:
Rebounding from setback and adversity when facing difficult situations
Self-Development:
Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development challenges
Optimizes Work Processes:
Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement
Professional Communication:
Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences, while maintaining a professional appearance and tone
Qualifications
Basic
Qualifications
Education
Pre-op/PACU/OR
Associate Degree in Nursing
Previous, Job Relevant Work
Experience
Pre-op/PACU
One year of nursing experience
Previous, Job Relevant Work
Experience
OR
Two years of nursing experience
One year of Operating Room nurse experience
One year of experience with Robotic procedures preferred (Alpharetta Location Only)
Credentials/Licensures: Pre-op/PACU/OR
Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Georgia OR
Current Compact Registered Nurse Licensure to practice in the state of Georgia
Current BLS certification
Current ACLS certification
Preferred Qualifications
Education
Pre-op/PACU/OR
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Previous, Job Relevant Work
Experience
Pre-op/PACU
1+ years of nursing experience
Experience in Urology/Urogynecology setting
Previous, Job Relevant Work
Experience
OR
3+ years of nursing experience
Experience in Urology/Urogynecology setting
2+ years of Operating Room nurse experience
2+ years of experience with Robotic procedures preferred (Alpharetta location only)
Neighborhoods+Established subdivisions such as Medlock Bridge and the Newtown and Ocee corridors feature traditional single-family homes in active swim-and-tennis communities near major city parks. Along the Chattahoochee River, areas like Rivermont and the Jones Bridge corridor offer older split-levels and golf-adjacent homes, while master-planned enclaves like Bellmoore Park and Palisades supply newer single-family properties and attached townhomes. For executive luxury, gated enclaves such as Country Club of the South and St. Ives feature sprawling custom estates situated on secluded, mature lots.
Established subdivisions such as Medlock Bridge and the Newtown and Ocee corridors feature traditional single-family homes in active swim-and-tennis communities near major city parks. Along the Chattahoochee River, areas like Rivermont and the Jones Bridge corridor offer older split-levels and golf-adjacent homes, while master-planned enclaves like Bellmoore Park and Palisades supply newer single-family properties and attached townhomes.
For executive luxury, gated enclaves such as Country Club of the South and St. Ives feature sprawling custom estates situated on secluded, mature lots.
Getting around+Situated approximately 25 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta, Johns Creek relies entirely on vehicular travel with average drive commutes around 26 minutes. Healthcare workers commuting to regional medical centers must navigate heavily traveled surface arterials including State Bridge Road, Medlock Bridge Road, and Jones Bridge Road, where school drop-off queues and peak-hour congestion can introduce unpredictable delays. The area has no direct heavy rail access, making shift planning around regional highway connections essential.
Situated approximately 25 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta, Johns Creek relies entirely on vehicular travel with average drive commutes around 26 minutes. Healthcare workers commuting to regional medical centers must navigate heavily traveled surface arterials including State Bridge Road, Medlock Bridge Road, and Jones Bridge Road, where school drop-off queues and peak-hour congestion can introduce unpredictable delays.
The area has no direct heavy rail access, making shift planning around regional highway connections essential.
Outdoors+Recreational life centers heavily around the Chattahoochee River corridor, which provides boat launches and guided trout fly-fishing excursions along the Jones Bridge area. On land, residents use Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center for quiet nature trails and wildlife education, while active municipal hubs like Newtown Park, Cauley Creek, and Ocee Park offer expansive athletic fields, walking tracks, and dedicated dog facilities.
Recreational life centers heavily around the Chattahoochee River corridor, which provides boat launches and guided trout fly-fishing excursions along the Jones Bridge area. On land, residents use Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center for quiet nature trails and wildlife education, while active municipal hubs like Newtown Park, Cauley Creek, and Ocee Park offer expansive athletic fields, walking tracks, and dedicated dog facilities.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Johns Creek
Johns Creek offers relocating nurses an exceptionally safe, manicured, and tranquil suburban home base roughly 25 miles north of downtown Atlanta in Fulton County. Known for its strong community identity and master-planned subdivisions, the city provides a peaceful contrast to high-stress clinical environments. Housing options range from low-maintenance attached townhomes in Bellmoore Park to traditional swim-and-tennis communities in Medlock Bridge and riverfront acreage near Jones Bridge. Outdoor amenities are abundant, with fly fishing along the Chattahoochee River, wooded footpaths through Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, and athletic hubs at Cauley Creek and Newtown Park. The primary tradeoffs center on transportation and local lifestyle pace: Johns Creek lacks a historic, walkable downtown core and vibrant nightlife, meaning clinicians frequently head to adjacent Alpharetta or Duluth for destination dining and entertainment. Furthermore, hospital commutes require reliance on personal vehicles through heavily trafficked corridors like State Bridge Road and Medlock Bridge Road. For nurses seeking top-rated public schools, quiet residential streets, and verdant surroundings, Johns Creek provides a refined suburban retreat.
