Registered Nurse/NorthStar PACU PRN

Surgery Partners•Lubbock, TX

About The Position

Lubbock Heart & Surgical Hospital is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for its NorthStar PACU team. The role provides care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric acute-care patients, including patients undergoing procedures requiring analgesia, sedation, and anesthesia. The nurse assesses patient needs, plans and delivers age-appropriate care, educates patients and families, and supports safe, accurate documentation and communication across the healthcare team. The position is PRN. The hospital offers an individually tailored 6–12 week orientation, advancement opportunities, a career ladder, opportunities for multi-unit training, free CEUs through its online training system, flexible scheduling, and a family-oriented work environment. The hospital specializes in cardiac, orthopedic, nephrology, urology, and general medical care, with a significant focus on inpatient surgical procedures.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing or Board Eligible Graduate Nurse.
Currently licensed in the state of Texas.
BLS certification required.
ACLS certification required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess the physical, biophysical, and health education needs of adolescent, adult, and geriatric acute-care patients.
Gather pertinent patient-care data using available resources.
Establish a nursing plan of care with measurable short- and long-term goals.
Prepare discharge and follow-up plans appropriate to patient and family needs.
Participate with the responsible supervisor in developing the monthly staffing plan.
Implement interventions appropriate to patients’ age-specific needs.
Safely and accurately administer medications commonly used in acute-care nursing units.
Provide education to patients and families or caregivers.
Provide appropriate and safe interventions in emergency situations commonly experienced by acute-care patients.
Perform basic patient-care procedures required by the nursing unit.
Communicate with healthcare team members and other appropriate parties in the delivery of care.
Document nursing care to maintain an accurate and legal medical record.
Operate specialized equipment included in the acute-care unit equipment checklist.
Assist in maintaining a safe environment for patients.
Manage care for patients undergoing procedures requiring analgesia, sedation, and anesthesia.
May participate in department and hospital committees and provide in-service training to hospital staff.
Attend meetings as required.
Use knowledge of age-specific differences to recognize changes in patient status.
Participate in appropriate committees and quality assurance/performance improvement activities.
Follow OSHA and other standards for protection against bloodborne pathogens.
Serve as relief Charge Nurse as needed or instructed by the Nursing Director.