RN PACU SEASONAL

UHS • Eagle Pass, TX

7h • Onsite

About The Position

The RN is responsible for managing patients admitted or being seen for medical conditions or surgical procedures. This role performs the primary function of a professional nurse leader in assessing, planning, guiding, and evaluating nursing care provided to patients, ensuring safe and competent care in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy. The RN provides professional leadership and support to the healthcare team, with Patient Centered Care as the foundation for all nursing activities. The position requires assessments related to specific conditions, therapies, and interventions. The RN will oversee and guide nursing employees under their supervision and is responsible for interacting with hospital staff and ancillary departments regarding patient care, concerns, and conflict resolution. Working weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, and/or on-call/call-back status may be required. The role emphasizes Service Excellence standards at all times.

Requirements

• May not have worked for any UHS facility for the past 3 months (90 days)
• Minimum of two years of recent relevant acute care experience on a full-time basis or 4 years on a part-time basis
• Required to float to other areas where they are deemed competent to work
• Required to be available to work at least 4 full week-end shifts per month (Friday 7 p.m. and ending on Monday at 7 a.m.)
• Required to be available to work 1 holiday per quarter as assigned by the facility (may include Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day and Easter or any other holiday designated by FDRMC if applicable)
• Registered Nurse currently licensed in the State of Texas, or part of a compact state license, or has a valid temporary RN license for the State of Texas while waiting to receive the permanent license
• Must have and maintain BLS, ACLS and PALS
• Must have and maintain current certifications, according to unit specific needs, in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider’s Program
• Must have at least 3 years of experience in PACU

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred

Responsibilities

• Managing patients admitted or being seen for medical conditions or surgical procedures
• Performing the primary function of a professional nurse leader in assessing, planning, guiding, and evaluating nursing care provided to patients
• Providing safe, competent nursing care for patients in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy
• Providing professional leadership and support to the healthcare team
• Performing assessments related to specific conditions, therapies and interventions
• Overseeing and guiding nursing employees that are under their supervision
• Interacting with hospital staff and/or ancillary departments regarding patient care, concerns, and conflicts with identification and assistance in resolutions

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees