Registered Nurse - 1099

Mia Aesthetics - Houston•Houston, TX

About The Position

Mia Aesthetics is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide nursing care for patients undergoing plastic surgery. The role includes supporting patients before and after surgery, coordinating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare team members, and helping ensure continuity and quality of care. The nurse also educates patients and their families about post-operative care, maintains postoperative areas and supplies, and completes required training and unit-specific requirements. The position is listed as 1099.

Requirements

Associate degree or bachelor's degree required.
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Maintain an active Registered Nurse license and meet educational requirements.
Maintain an active multistate Registered Nurse license, or obtain one if hired.
Maintain active BLS and ACLS certifications.
At least 1 year of PACU experience required.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in primary patient care as needed and make rounds to verify that patient needs are met.
Provide nursing care related to patients’ surgical conditions.
Monitor patients and promptly inform surgeons or anesthesiologists of observed complications.
Coordinate patient care activities with medical staff and healthcare team members to maintain continuity of care.
Document patient information and ensure it is communicated to appropriate people or areas.
Document and carry out pre- and post-operative orders from the surgeon, 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 regarding patient progress and care.
Assist with nursing activities during emergencies.
Educate and instruct patients and family members on post-operative care.
Organize time, equipment, supplies, and personnel for patient care.
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.