Registered Nurse (RN)

US Anesthesia Partners, Inc. • Austin, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

US Anesthesia Partners - Central Texas is seeking an RN Block Nurse to join our team! The ideal candidate for this position will be compassionate, caring and experienced in developing/implementing the plan of care for each patient, making recommendations for patient interventions, and collaborating with other healthcare providers to deliver care and document outcomes. USAP Central Texas serves facilities throughout the greater Austin metro area including a level 1 trauma center, Dell Children's Pediatric Hospital, six high-acuity hospitals and twenty ambulatory surgery centers.

Requirements

• Valid RN license in the state of Texas
• Active BLS certification
• EHR proficient
• Comfortable with all age groups

Responsibilities

• Patient Education: Pre and post-op education for patient and family regarding the peripheral nerve block.
• Nerve block assistance: Under direct supervision, administer sedation if needed and assist with placement of nerve block/catheter by pushing local anesthetic and holding ultrasound probe in place.
• Pain Management: Via patient rounds and/or follow-up calls, assess effectiveness of nerve block to determine patient's comfort and coordinate with an anesthesiologist any changes to medication regimen/catheter settings that may be needed.
• Chart Reviews: Transfer patient information from hospital EMR records to USAP EMR.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level