RN PACU PRN Days

Baylor Scott & White Health•Frisco, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) supports patient care management by using the nursing process and collaborating with healthcare staff. The nurse assesses patient responses to health issues, evaluates care needs, and develops, implements, and evaluates care plans. This is a PRN day-shift role at Baylor Medical Center – Centennial in Frisco, Texas.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited nursing course, or at least two years of experience exceeding the minimum qualification required.
At least two years of experience in a relevant role.
BLS certification at hire or obtained within 30 days of starting.
Registered Nurse license.
Familiarity with nursing and patient-care standards and procedures.
Awareness of legal requirements and standards of certification and accreditation bodies, including those specific to the hospital and department or unit.
Good command of medical terminology, with a focus on health promotion, risk reduction, and disease prevention.
Effective communication and social skills for interacting with diverse stakeholders.
Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Basic computer skills for day-to-day assignments.

Responsibilities

Prioritize patient needs and create, implement, and assess care plans to achieve outcomes, adapting plans as needed.
Closely observe patient indicators and support evidence-based changes through research and hands-on learning.
Create a caring and safe environment for patients, families, and staff.
Build therapeutic relationships while maintaining boundaries, and help manage emotional and physical pain to promote healing and reduce suffering.
Facilitate learning for patients, families, nursing staff, and other healthcare team members.
Collaborate with colleagues and the community to develop and execute an integrated plan of care.
Use problem-solving strategies and available resources to support patients, families, and staff within a systems-thinking approach.
Identify and report changes in patient conditions and develop or modify care plans as required.