RN - PACU

Memorial Hermann Health System • Katy, TX

3d

About The Position

The RN - PACU collaborates with physicians and the healthcare team to deliver patient care using the nursing process. The role provides professional nursing care, including patient assessments, assistance with examinations and treatment, patient education, and maintenance of medical records. Nurses are hired into experience groupings: newly licensed RN, less than 1 year, 1–3 years, 3–10 years, and 10 or more years.

The position is scheduled from 10:30 to 23:00 and requires one call shift per week and two weekend call shifts per six-week schedule. Previous PACU experience is preferred; ICU experience is considered. The nurse delivers safe, patient-centered care, coordinates care with an interdisciplinary team, and contributes to professional development and organizational goals.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing.
• Current Texas RN license, temporary license, or compact license to practice professional nursing.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Additional certifications may be required based on discipline or nursing-unit requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred.
• Previous PACU experience preferred.
• ICU experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and appropriate patient care according to nursing skills, patient age, and population needs.
• Coordinate nursing care planning with an interdisciplinary team and make appropriate clinical decisions.
• Collaborate with, direct, and delegate to healthcare team members as appropriate to achieve positive outcomes based on data, research, evidence, and professional standards.
• Coordinate treatment plans and develop and implement discharge or transfer plans.
• Participate in ongoing interdisciplinary evaluation of programs, process improvement, and client-centered outcomes.
• Address the diverse needs of patients throughout the continuum of care and provide service according to established standards.
• Comply with regulatory requirements and Texas Board of Nursing standards.
• Perform other duties within the scope of practice and clinical competency.
• Promote safety for patients, staff, and visitors and comply with organizational policies and standards, including those for time management, supplies, productivity, and service quality.
• Maintain professional growth by completing required continuing education and skills competency requirements.
• Support department goals and serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
• Provide compassionate, personalized, safe, and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level