Registered Nurse - PACU PRN
About The Position
Harlingen Medical Center is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse to deliver patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for patients within the PACU scope of services. The RN coordinates post-operative care with surgeons and anesthesiologists and directs and guides other personnel while maintaining PACU standards of care. The nurse communicates changes in patients’ clinical conditions to physicians, including hemodynamic monitoring, diagnostic study results, abnormal findings, and symptomatology. The role collaborates with other departments and coworkers to provide quality care across the continuum, support efficient patient flow, and maintain an organized unit. The RN adheres to regulations, standards, and hospital or unit policies and procedures; participates in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings, and in-services; and serves as a resource for other personnel as appropriate. Harlingen Medical Center is a Level IV Trauma Designated hospital specializing in cardiovascular, emergency, neuroscience, orthopedic, radiology, rehabilitation, and surgical services. The hospital describes its approach as “Patient Focused Care” and emphasizes quality, compassion, and community.
Requirements
- Current and valid state RN License.
- Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintained as current.
- ACLS (AHA) certificate within 30 days of hire and maintained as current.
- Previous Critical Care or PACU experience, or a minimum of one year of on-the-job training.
Nice To Haves
- Critical Care RN (CCRN) certification preferred.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Deliver patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for patients within the PACU scope of services.
- Coordinate post-operative care with the surgeon and anesthesiologist.
- Direct and guide other personnel while maintaining PACU standards of care.
- Communicate changes in patients’ clinical conditions to physicians, including hemodynamic monitoring, diagnostic study results, abnormal results, and symptomatology.
- Collaborate with other departments and coworkers to provide quality patient care across the continuum, support efficient patient flow, and maintain unit organization.
- Adhere to regulations, standards, and hospital or unit policies and procedures.
- Participate in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings, and in-services.
- Act as a resource for other personnel as appropriate.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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