PACU Registered Nurse

Tenet Healthcare Corporation•Sunnyvale, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse to independently perform registered nurse functions in direct patient care. The nurse uses the nursing process to deliver developmentally appropriate care and collaborates with other health care professionals to provide a comprehensive plan of care that meets patient and family needs. The role requires in-depth professional knowledge and practical expertise in nursing, independent work with minimal guidance, sound clinical judgment, and the ability to address complex problems. The nurse coordinates and oversees patient care, supports colleagues with less experience, communicates sensitive information, and works to build consensus. Care must meet standards for safety, effectiveness, patient rights, and guest relations. The nurse also protects patient health information, follows infection prevention initiatives, documents patient encounters accurately, and provides care and education with sensitivity to diversity. Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale is an acute care hospital serving Sunnyvale, Texas, and surrounding communities. The organization describes a collaborative work environment with a modern office setting, an on-site café and coffee bar, and team member engagement opportunities. Benefits are provided based on work assignment.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current State of Texas Registered Nurse license.
Current AHA BLS Certification.
Current AHA ACLS Certification.
Current AHA PALS certification.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
Basic computer knowledge.

Nice To Haves

Academic degree in nursing, such as a Bachelor's or Master's degree.
Ability to communicate in additional languages.

Responsibilities

Independently perform registered nurse functions in direct patient care using the nursing process to provide developmentally appropriate care.
Prescribe, delegate, coordinate, and oversee patient care, developing appropriate plans based on clinical judgment, critical thinking, and evidence-based guidelines.
Ensure patient care meets standards of safety, effectiveness, patient rights, and guest relations.
Collaborate with physicians, patients, families, and other health care professionals to develop and implement plans of care and promote positive patient outcomes.
Educate patients, families, and the patient care team, taking account of diversity and individual learning needs.
Advocate for patients and families, and identify and assist in resolving ethical and clinical concerns.
Continuously assess patient condition and collaborate with the health care team, including the patient and family, to implement treatment changes when necessary.
Accurately and thoroughly document patient encounters and protect patient health information.
Follow infection prevention initiatives, including hand hygiene and proper waste disposal.
Deliver competent, skilled, team-oriented care using good customer relations, sound clinical judgment, and evidence-based practice.
Manage environmental and system resources available to patients and families within or across health care and non-health care systems.
Serve as a resource for less-experienced colleagues and may lead projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.