Registered Nurse PreOp PACU

Townsen Memorial Hospital•Houston, TX

About The Position

Townsen Memorial Surgery Center - Kingwood is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse PreOp PACU. The nurse admits patients to the clinical area and provides pre-operative and post-operative nursing care, including developing individualized nursing care plans. The center uses a teamwork-based staffing model; employees may be cross-trained in other clinical areas and may perform duties outside their usual responsibilities as staffing and patient needs change. The role requires a current, active, unrestricted Registered Nurse license issued by the State of Texas. Candidates must have one year of peri-operative experience and Basic Life Support certification. Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support certifications are required or must be obtained within 60 days of hire. Compensation will be determined based on the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market data. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

Requirements

Current, active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the State of Texas; practice within the scope defined by the Texas Nurse Practice Act.
One year of peri-operative experience.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, or obtain it within 60 days of hire.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, or obtain it within 60 days of hire.
Strong clinical knowledge of nursing assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, and Word).
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including polished patient interactions and phone etiquette.
Ability to remain calm and composed in high-pressure or emotionally charged situations.
Flexibility and adaptability to shifting priorities and diverse work environments.
Self-motivation and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Commitment to patient privacy, safety, and compliance with legal and ethical standards.
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and maintain patient flow.
Ability to perform basic equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
Willingness to learn and pursue ongoing professional development and mandatory education.
Ability to collaborate in team settings and coordinate interdisciplinary care.
Successful completion of a background check and drug screening is a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

Maintain a clean, safe, and therapeutic environment in pre-operative, post-operative, observation, and inpatient areas.
Admit patients and prepare them for scheduled procedures, including performing initial assessments and identifying nursing needs.
Monitor patients’ medical conditions and report significant changes to the appropriate physician or anesthesiologist.
Ensure necessary surgical documentation, including consent forms, test results, and history and physical, is complete and present in the medical record.
Carry out physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.
Educate patients and families about procedures, post-operative care, and discharge instructions.
Provide emotional support to patients and families as needed.
Document all aspects of patient care clearly and accurately in compliance with policy.
Conduct pre-operative and post-operative phone calls to patients.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to plan and communicate discharge needs, such as transportation and durable medical equipment.
Maintain general, age-specific, and medication-administration clinical competencies.
Apply critical thinking and evidence-based practices to problem-solving and decision-making.
Manage routine care while anticipating, preventing, and responding to emergent situations.
Use downtime productively and proactively support team members.
Adapt to changing schedules and environments to ensure high-quality care delivery.
Protect patient privacy and maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and facility policy.
Adhere to safety standards, promptly report accidents or hazards, and assist in correcting safety issues.
Comply with facility policies, procedures, and professional standards.
Demonstrate professional behavior aligned with the company’s standards of conduct.
Perform other related tasks as needed.