Registered Nurse – Pre-Op/PACU (PRN)

Townsen Memorial Hospital•Houston, TX

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Townsen Memorial Surgery Center - Kingwood is seeking a PRN Registered Nurse for pre-operative and post-anesthesia care. The nurse admits patients to the clinical area, provides nursing care to pre-operative and post-operative patients, and develops an individualized nursing care plan. The center uses a teamwork-based staffing model, and employees may be cross-trained or asked to work in other clinical areas as staffing and patient needs change. The role includes preparing patients for procedures, monitoring their condition, completing documentation, carrying out physician orders, educating patients and families, and coordinating discharge needs. The nurse must maintain clinical competencies, respond appropriately to routine and emergent situations, protect patient privacy, and follow facility policies and professional standards. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening. Compensation is determined based on the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, internal equity, and market data.

Requirements

Current, active, unrestricted Registered Nurse license issued by the State of Texas.
One year of peri-operative experience.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, or ability to obtain it within 60 days of hire.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, or ability to 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, including 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 pursue ongoing professional development and mandatory education.
Maintain licensure and practice within the scope defined by the Texas Nurse Practice Act.
Collaborate in team settings and interdisciplinary care coordination.

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 required 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 their 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, including 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.
Follow 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 company standards of conduct.
Perform other related tasks as needed.