PACU Registered Nurse

Conifer Health Solutions•Sunnyvale, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care using the nursing process and developmentally appropriate care. The nurse collaborates with other healthcare professionals to create and deliver a comprehensive plan of care that meets patient and family needs. The role uses clinical judgment, critical thinking, and evidence-based guidelines to assess patients, develop care plans, promote comfort, and adapt treatment in collaboration with the care team. The nurse oversees care delivered by the patient care team and coordinates patient care while ensuring it meets standards for safety, effectiveness, patient rights, and guest relations. The position also includes patient and family education, advocacy, accurate documentation, protection of patient health information, and adherence to infection-prevention initiatives. The nurse works independently with minimal guidance and may serve as a resource for less-experienced colleagues or lead projects with manageable risks and resource requirements. Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale is an acute care hospital serving Sunnyvale, Texas, and surrounding communities. The workplace is described as having a modern office setting, an on-site cafe and coffee bar, and collaborative teams. 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 (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 deliver developmentally appropriate care.
Oversee care delivered by the patient care team and prescribe, delegate, and coordinate patient care.
Use clinical judgment, critical thinking, and evidence-based guidelines to assess patients and develop appropriate plans of care.
Collaborate with physicians, families, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement plans of care and promote positive patient outcomes.
Continuously assess patient condition and, when needed, implement treatment changes in collaboration with the healthcare team, patient, and family.
Provide education and facilitate learning for patients, families, and the patient care team with sensitivity to diversity.
Advocate for patients, represent patient and family concerns, and identify and help resolve ethical and clinical concerns.
Accurately and thoroughly document patient encounters.
Protect and secure Patient Health Information (PHI) at all times.
Follow infection-prevention initiatives, including hand hygiene and proper waste disposal.
Deliver competent, skilled, team-oriented care that considers patient needs, customer relations, sound clinical judgment, and evidence-based practice.
Manage available environmental and system resources for patients and families within or across healthcare and non-healthcare systems.
Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience and potentially lead projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.