Registered Nurse PACU

Ascension•Burnet, TX

66d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse at Ascension Seton Highland Lakes in Burnet, TX. The full-time position requires 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with flexible start and stop times. The role also includes a call component, requiring one Friday/Saturday/Sunday and four weekdays per month. The nurse will be responsible for direct patient care during the post-operative period, monitoring patient recovery, stabilizing patients after surgical procedures, assessing patient responses to anesthesia and interventions, managing pain and recovery needs, and implementing aseptic and sterile techniques.

Requirements

Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR professional licensure at time of hire required.
2+ years of PACU/ER/ICU RN experience
ACLS and PALS.
Flexible to work Preop and other duties
Able to work in high stress fast paced environment.
Excellent communication skills combined with teamwork.

Nice To Haves

ASPAN certification a plus

Responsibilities

Deliver direct patient care as a Post Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse, monitoring recovery and stabilizing patients after surgical procedures.
Assess patient responses to anesthesia, treatments, and interventions while ensuring safe, evidence-based nursing care throughout the post-operative period.
Manage patient pain and recovery needs using clinical judgment, quality improvement practices, and established Post Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse standards.
Implement aseptic and sterile techniques according to AORN and ASPAN standards to protect patient safety and maintain high-quality direct patient care.