Registered Nurse Post Surgical Unit

USPI • Arlington, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Registered Nurses in the Post Surgical Unit are an integral part of the surgical team, providing comprehensive nursing care to patients following surgical procedures. The nurse ensures each patient manages post-operative pain, promotes early and safe ambulation, progressing safely toward their baseline level of function and readiness for discharge, supporting an optimal recovery process and continuity of care. Their role requires a high level of accuracy and professionalism in a fast-paced post-surgical environment. Their ability to maintain a professional approach while providing nursing care is critical in ensuring positive patient outcomes while keeping patients and their families informed. Will work directly with surgeons and post-acute caregivers to provide a seamless continuity of care from pre- to post-op. The PSU Nurse has the responsibility to provide all nursing care services for the post-surgical patients in a manner suitable to accepted standards of care. He/She ensures the highest quality and safe delivery of patient care, maintains compliance with professional nursing, The Joint Commission, and all Federal and State standards of care. The RN cares for all ages from 2 years to geriatric.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited RN school of nursing
• Current Texas RN License
• Current BCLS, ACLS
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Good organization habits
• Ability to make decisions based on nursing judgment
• Able to prioritize and organize workload to meet needs of patients and unit.
• Minimum 2 years clinical experience in an RN in hospital Medical/Surgery or ICU unit

Nice To Haves

• PALS recommended.
• Strong ER experience preferred.
• 1-year orthopedic nursing experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide all nursing care services for the post-surgical patients in a manner suitable to accepted standards of care.
• Ensure the highest quality and safe delivery of patient care.
• Maintain compliance with professional nursing, The Joint Commission, and all Federal and State standards of care.
• Manage post-operative pain.
• Promote early and safe ambulation.
• Progress patients safely toward their baseline level of function and readiness for discharge.
• Support an optimal recovery process and continuity of care.
• Work directly with surgeons and post-acute caregivers to provide a seamless continuity of care from pre- to post-op.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree