Registered Nurse/LHSH PACU PRN

Surgery Partners, Inc•Lubbock, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Lubbock Heart & Surgical Hospital is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their Lubbock Heart team. This position is for a PRN (as needed) role in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The hospital emphasizes a positive work environment, teamwork, diversity, and values employee contributions, aiming for employees to love their work. As a physician-owned hospital specializing in procedural healthcare, they understand the importance of a well-trained and resourced staff. They are committed to providing better outcomes for their employees through various benefits and opportunities.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
Currently licensed in the state of Texas.
BCLS and ACLS required.
2-5 years’ experience in cardiac care setting.
Minimum of 1 year experience in PACU.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

Assesses the physical, biophysical and health education needs of adolescent, adult, and geriatric acute care patients.
Gathers pertinent patient care data using all available resources.
Establishes a nursing plan of care, including pertinent measurable short and long-term goals for adolescents, adult and geriatric acute care patients.
Prepares a plan for discharge and follow-up appropriate to both patient and family needs.
Participates with the responsible supervisor to develop monthly staffing plan.
Implements interventions appropriate to the age-specific needs of adolescent, adult and geriatric acute care patients.
Safely and accurately administer medications commonly used in acute care nursing units.
Provides patient and family education for adolescent, adult and geriatric patients and their family/caregivers.
Provides appropriate and safe interventions in emergency situations commonly experienced by acute care patients.
Performs basic patient care procedures for adolescents, adult and geriatric acute care patients, as required by the specific nursing unit.
Communicates with members of the health care team and other appropriate parties as necessary in the delivery of care.
Documents nursing care to maintain an accurate and legal medical record.
Operates specialized equipment included in the acute care unit equipment checklist.
Assists in maintaining a safe environment for patients.
Manages the care of patients undergoing procedures requiring analgesia, sedation and anesthesia.
May participate on department and hospital committees; and provide in-service training to hospital staff.
Attends meetings as required.
Utilizes special knowledge of age-specific differences in acute care patients to recognize changes in patient status.
Actively participates on appropriate committees and QA/PI activities.
Follows OSHA and other standards for protection against blood borne pathogens.
Serves as relief Charge Nurse as needed or instructed by Nursing Director.