Registered Nurse (RN)- OPS (PRN Mid Shift 1200-2030 as needed)
About The Position
The Registered Nurse in Outpatient Surgery assesses, plans, implements or delegates, and evaluates total nursing care, providing and directing care for a group of patients in accordance with established philosophy. The nurse works effectively with other shifts and departments to support continuity of care. Outpatient Surgery provides pre-anesthesia, post-anesthesia, and post-procedural care. Care includes assessing patients’ physical status, preparing them for surgery or procedures, providing pre-operative education, supporting recovery after local or regional anesthesia or completion of Phase I PACU care following general anesthesia, and preparing patients for discharge home. Care follows the American Society of Peri-Anesthesia Nurses’ standards, practice recommendations, and interpretive statements. Anesthetic agents are not administered in the Outpatient Surgery Department. The department uses a multidisciplinary approach and works with anesthesiology physicians and CRNAs. Therapies include patient-specific pre-operative preparation; post-operative observation and evaluation of hemodynamic stability; oxygen administration and pulse oximetry; arterial and venous sheath monitoring and removal; and written discharge instructions for home and follow-up care. Outpatient Surgery is open Monday through Friday, 0530–2200, and closed on weekends and holidays, with a standby team for unexpected Saturday or holiday cases.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
- Valid Texas RN license or eligible Compact License.
- Maintain current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
- At least 1 year of acute care experience.
- BSN required, or must be obtained within 3 years of hire.
Nice To Haves
- CPAN or CAPA certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement or delegate, and evaluate total nursing care for a group of patients.
- Provide and direct patient care in accordance with the established nursing philosophy.
- Coordinate effectively with other shifts and departments to maintain continuity of care.
- Assess and evaluate patients’ physical status before surgery or procedures.
- Provide pre-operative or pre-procedure teaching and education.
- Support patients’ recovery after anesthesia or procedures and prepare them for discharge home.
- Observe patients post-operatively and evaluate hemodynamic stability.
- Administer oxygen and provide pulse oximetry monitoring.
- Monitor and remove arterial and venous sheaths.
- Provide written instructions for home care and follow-up care.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
