PACU Registered Nurse (RN)
About The Position
The PACU Registered Nurse provides continuity and quality nursing care for all patients, with continual evaluation of the patient's condition to ensure safety, comfort, and privacy at all times. This role includes: Providing comprehensive patient care to individuals emerging from general anesthesia and/or sedation. Performing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for both patients and families in preparation for discharge. Assisting physicians as needed with tasks in the procedure rooms, including conscious sedation and utilizing sterile techniques as appropriate.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing
- Active RN license in the state of Texas
- BLS and ACLS required (PALS if required by the center)
- Ability to make sound decisions based on nursing judgment
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to prioritize and organize workload to meet patient and unit needs
Nice To Haves
- 2 years of PACU or Critical Care experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Providing comprehensive patient care to individuals emerging from general anesthesia and/or sedation.
- Performing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for both patients and families in preparation for discharge.
- Assisting physicians as needed with tasks in the procedure rooms, including conscious sedation and utilizing sterile techniques as appropriate.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
- Life and AD&D coverage
- Availability of short- and long-term disability
- Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
- 401(k) and access to retirement planning
- Paid holidays and vacation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
