Registered Nurse/LHSH PACU PRN

Surgery Partners, Inc•Lubbock, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Lubbock Heart & Surgical Hospital is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric acute-care patients in the PACU. The position manages patients undergoing procedures that require analgesia, sedation, and anesthesia, and contributes to safe, coordinated, patient- and family-centered care. The role may serve as relief Charge Nurse and participate in department or hospital committees, quality assurance and performance improvement activities, and staff in-service training. The hospital describes its workplace as a family-style atmosphere focused on teamwork and diversity. It provides an individually tailored 6–12-week orientation, advancement opportunities, an RN career ladder, opportunities for multi-unit training, and free continuing education units through its online training system. The hospital specializes in cardiac, orthopedic, nephrology, urology, and general medical care, with a substantial inpatient surgical program.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
Currently licensed in the state of Texas.
BCLS certification required.
ACLS certification required.
2–5 years of experience in a cardiac-care setting.
At least 1 year of PACU experience.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess the physical, biophysical, and health education needs of adolescent, adult, and geriatric acute-care patients.
Gather pertinent patient-care data using available resources.
Establish nursing plans of care with measurable short- and long-term goals for patients.
Prepare discharge and follow-up plans appropriate to patient and family needs.
Participate with the responsible supervisor in developing the monthly staffing plan.
Implement interventions appropriate to patients’ age-specific needs.
Safely and accurately administer medications commonly used in acute-care nursing units.
Provide patient and family education.
Provide safe and appropriate interventions in acute-care emergency situations.
Perform basic patient-care procedures required by the nursing unit.
Communicate with members of the health-care team and other appropriate parties in delivering care.
Document nursing care to maintain an accurate and legal medical record.
Operate specialized equipment included in the acute-care unit equipment checklist.
Help maintain a safe patient environment.
Manage care for patients undergoing procedures requiring analgesia, sedation, and anesthesia.
Attend meetings as required.
Use knowledge of age-specific differences to recognize changes in patient status.
Participate in appropriate committees and quality assurance/performance improvement activities.
Follow OSHA and other standards for protection against blood-borne pathogens.
Serve as relief Charge Nurse as needed or instructed by the Nursing Director.
May participate on department and hospital committees and provide in-service training to hospital staff.