Full-Time Pacu RN (Hospital)

South Texas Spine Hospital•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) – Recovery Room provides comprehensive nursing care to patients in a same-day surgery setting. The RN is responsible for patient care in accordance with physician orders, professional nursing standards, and facility policies. The role includes monitoring patient recovery, administering medications and treatments, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring appropriate utilization and charging of supplies used in patient care. The RN provides patient-centered care through assessment, care planning, implementation, evaluation, and discharge of post-operative patients. The position also involves patient and family education and support, collaboration with healthcare providers, responding independently to emergencies, managing supplies and charges, and supporting the orientation and development of team members. The position requires working efficiently in a fast-paced ambulatory surgery center environment while maintaining a high standard of patient care. The RN reports to the Supervisor of Clinical Services.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Certification.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS Certification.
Strong post-anesthesia and post-operative patient assessment skills.
Ability to identify and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition.
Knowledge of medication administration, side effects, and patient safety practices.
Excellent critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to remain calm and function effectively during emergencies.
Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
Commitment to patient-centered care and confidentiality.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Visual acuity and hearing ability sufficient to safely assess patients, communicate effectively, and perform essential job duties.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced ambulatory surgery center environment while maintaining a high standard of patient care.

Responsibilities

Assess, develop, implement, and evaluate nursing care for post-operative patients.
Monitor and document patients’ physical and mental status throughout recovery.
Recognize and report symptoms, reactions, abnormalities, and changes in patient condition to appropriate healthcare providers.
Administer medications and treatments as ordered by the physician, following established protocols and documenting administration accurately.
Assess and appropriately manage patients’ pain and nausea needs.
Discharge post-operative patients according to facility policies and procedures.
Admit patients to the sit-up/recovery area as appropriate.
Provide psychological support and education to patients and their families.
Maintain effective working relationships with physicians, ancillary healthcare providers, internal departments, and external service providers involved in patient care.
Maintain complete, accurate, and timely patient records.
Protect patient and employee privacy and maintain confidentiality.
Function independently and effectively in emergency situations, using sound clinical judgment and decision-making under pressure.
Monitor supplies and medications used in patient care, complete routine charging, and verify charge sheets accurately.
Maintain adequate supplies and a clean, organized work environment.
Maintain clinical competency through continuing education and professional development, and meet continuing education requirements for nursing license renewal.
Assist in orienting and training new employees and serve as a resource and mentor regarding departmental policies and procedures.