Registered Nurse - 1099

Mia Aesthetics Services•Houston, TX

About The Position

Mia Aesthetics is hiring a Registered Nurse to provide perioperative and post-anesthesia care to patients. The nurse supports continuity and coordination of care with surgeons, anesthesiologists, nursing staff, and other healthcare team members; monitors patients and promptly reports complications; and educates patients and families about postoperative care. The role also includes maintaining postoperative areas and supplies, documenting care and orders, and complying with privacy and training requirements.

Requirements

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree required.
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Active Registered Nurse license and required education; maintain an active multistate Registered Nurse license or obtain one if hired.
Active BLS and ACLS certifications.
At least 1 year of PACU experience.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in patients’ primary care as needed and make rounds to verify that their needs are met.
Provide nursing care related to patients’ surgical conditions.
Monitor patients and immediately inform surgeons or anesthesiologists of observed complications.
Coordinate patient-care activities with medical staff and healthcare team members to support continuity of care.
Document information received from patients and ensure it is communicated to the appropriate people or areas.
Document and carry out surgeons’ pre- and postoperative orders, and document information for post-anesthesia care.
Assist nursing staff in identifying and solving nursing-care problems.
Collaborate with medical staff and healthcare team members to develop coordinated outcomes and interventions related to patient progress and care.
Assist with nursing activities during emergencies.
Educate and instruct patients and family members on postoperative care.
Organize time, equipment, supplies, and personnel to manage patient care effectively.
Maintain order and cleanliness in postoperative areas.
Assist with inventory of supplies, drugs, and equipment to maintain availability and stock levels in postoperative areas.
Follow HIPAA policies and procedures.
Take responsibility for attendance and timely completion of mandatory training, unit-specific requirements such as CEUs/ACLS/BLS, and unit meetings.