Registered Nurse (RN)

Mia Aesthetics Services•Houston, TX

About The Position

Mia Aesthetics is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide nursing care for patients receiving plastic surgery and related postoperative care. The RN monitors patients, supports continuity of care with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare team members, documents patient information and orders, and provides postoperative education to patients and families. The position also involves maintaining postoperative areas, managing supplies and equipment, and complying with HIPAA policies and training requirements. Mia Aesthetics describes itself as a plastic surgery provider with a team of plastic surgeons across the U.S. and more than 150,000 satisfied patients. The company offers on-the-job training, professional development, advancement opportunities, and benefits.

Requirements

Associate degree or bachelor’s degree required.
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Active Registered Nurse license and required educational qualifications.
Active multistate Registered Nurse license, or willingness to obtain one if hired.
Active BLS and ACLS certifications.
At least 1 year of PACU experience.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in primary care of patients as needed and make rounds to verify patient needs are met.
Provide nursing care related to patients’ surgical conditions.
Monitor patients and immediately inform surgeons or anesthesiologists of observed complications.
Coordinate patient care activities with medical staff and healthcare team members to support continuity of care.
Document that information received from patients is shared with the appropriate people or areas.
Document and carry out pre- and postoperative orders given by 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 related to patient progress and care.
Assist with nursing activities during emergencies.
Educate patients and family members and provide instructions on postoperative care.
Organize time, equipment, supplies, and personnel for patient care management.
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 established HIPAA policies and procedures.
Take accountability for attendance and timely completion of mandatory training programs, unit-specific requirements such as CEUs, ACLS, and BLS, and unit meetings.