Registered Nurse- Recovery Room

Mission Regional Medical Center • Mission, TX

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) delivers patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for patients within the PACU scope of services. The role coordinates postoperative care with surgeons and anesthesiologists, guides other personnel, and maintains PACU standards of care. The nurse communicates clinical changes—including hemodynamic monitoring, diagnostic results, abnormal findings, and symptoms—to physicians. The role also works with other departments and coworkers to support quality care, efficient patient flow, and unit organization; follows applicable regulations, standards, and policies; participates in performance improvement activities, meetings, and in-services; and serves as a resource to other personnel as appropriate.

Mission Regional Medical Center is a 297-bed, nonprofit hospital providing inpatient and outpatient services to the Rio Grande Valley. It is a member of Prime Healthcare and has provided local healthcare for over 60 years.

Requirements

• Current and valid state RN license.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain it current.
• ACLS (AHA) certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain it current.
• Previous critical care or PACU experience, or a minimum of one year of on-the-job training.

Nice To Haves

• Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for patients within the PACU scope of services.
• Coordinate postoperative patient 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.
• Work 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed