Registered Nurse - Post Anesthesia Care Unit - PRN
Parkland Health
About The Position
Provides patient-centered care to an assigned patient population in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit, following established protocols and a multidisciplinary plan of care. Uses independent, dependent, and interdependent interventions to restore stability, prevent complications, and achieve and maintain optimal patient responses. The nurse performs continuous assessments; determines and implements appropriate clinical interventions; supports admission and discharge planning; communicates with the interdisciplinary team; and documents care accurately and promptly. The role includes patient advocacy, education for patients and families, serving as a resource to patients and healthcare team members, and supporting nursing standards, work-process improvement, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current, valid RN license or temporary RN license from the Texas Board of Nursing, or a valid Compact RN license.
- Current healthcare provider BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network.
- Current ALS or ACLS certification on hire or placement in the role from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network. The posting specifies a 90-day attainment period for current incumbents and those hired February 1–29, 2024.
- Current PALS certification within 90 days of hire or placement in the role from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network. The posting specifies a 90-day attainment period for current incumbents and those hired February 1–29, 2024.
- Provide care in accordance with nursing standards for specialty-care areas, including the post-anesthesia care unit and assigned procedure areas, with moderate sedation competency.
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and good oral and written communication skills.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and hospital staff in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate the ability to provide direction to non-nursing staff and serve as a preceptor.
- Demonstrate patient-centered and patient-valued behaviors.
- If experience is less than 9 months, a nurse residency is required; LVN experience does not waive this requirement. Applies to the listed Shared Prep/Recovery, OR Prep/Recovery, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, and ASC PACU areas.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide care in accordance with the Texas Nurse Practice Act, established protocols, multidisciplinary care plans, and clinical-area standards.
- Continuously assess patients, consult with team members as needed, and provide patient-centered care using independent judgment.
- Advocate for patients by addressing their needs, rights, confidentiality, and religious and cultural preferences.
- Educate and train patients and family members; serve as a resource for patients and healthcare team members on clinical care issues.
- Complete patient assessments, admission criteria, clinical interventions, discharge planning, and interdisciplinary communication.
- Use critical thinking to recognize emergencies and provide appropriate nursing interventions.
- Maintain accurate, timely patient-care records and other required documentation in accordance with applicable standards and objectives.
- Seek direction from experienced staff as needed; provide direction to non-nursing staff and serve as a preceptor as appropriate.
- Participate in information exchanges with nursing and other staff to support the goals and standards of the assigned procedural or prep/recovery area and Parkland.
- Integrate national nursing organization resources and practice standards into decision-making and educational or performance-improvement projects.
- Identify opportunities to improve work processes and customer satisfaction, make recommendations to a supervisor, and implement and monitor results as appropriate.
- Maintain knowledge of developments and trends in the field through professional learning, participation in professional organizations, and maintenance of certification or licensure.
- Maintain knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines; support internal controls and compliance with legal and accreditation requirements.
