PRN RN - PACU

Memorial Hermann Health System • Pearland, TX

2d

About The Position

The PRN RN - PACU collaborates with physicians and the healthcare team to deliver patient care using the nursing process. The role provides professional nursing care, including nursing assessments, assistance with examinations and treatment, patient education, and maintenance of medical records. The nurse coordinates care with an interdisciplinary team, supports treatment and discharge or transfer planning, and ensures care is safe, appropriate, and responsive to each patient's needs. Previous preoperative or PACU experience is preferred.

The position is scheduled for 10-hour shifts, 2–3 shifts per week. The schedule includes 2–3 on-call shifts in a 6-week schedule, one weekend day per 6 weeks, and one holiday shift per year. The nurse is expected to follow regulatory requirements and Texas Board of Nursing standards, Memorial Hermann policies and service standards, and applicable nursing-unit requirements.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing.
• Current State of Texas license, or temporary/compact license, to practice professional nursing.
• Certified in Basic Life Support.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Meet applicable RN experience classification: RN I, less than 1 year; RN II, 1–3 years; RN III, 3–10 years; or RN IV, 10 or more years.
• Additional certifications may be required based on discipline and/or nursing-unit requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred.
• Previous preoperative/PACU experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and appropriate care according to the nursing skills inventory and the age and needs of the patient population served.
• Coordinate nursing care planning with an interdisciplinary team and make appropriate clinical decisions in delivering patient care.
• Collaborate with, direct, and potentially delegate to the healthcare team to achieve positive outcomes based on data, research, evidence, and professional standards of care.
• Coordinate treatment plans and develop and implement discharge or transfer plans.
• Participate in ongoing interdisciplinary evaluation of programs, process improvement, and client-centered outcomes.
• Adhere to regulatory requirements and Texas Board of Nursing standards.
• Address patients’ diverse needs throughout the continuum of care and provide service according to established standards to optimize the patient experience.
• Promote safety for patients, staff, and visitors and comply with Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards.
• Manage resources responsibly, including time, supplies, productivity, and quality of service.
• Maintain professional growth by completing mandatory and continuing education and skills competency requirements.
• Support department goals and, as appropriate, serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level