RN PACU PRN

Methodist McKinney Hospital • McKinney, TX

3d

About The Position

The RN PACU provides preoperative and post-anesthesia care, including patient assessment, education, preparation for surgery, monitoring during recovery, and safe discharge or transfer. The role requires strong clinical assessment, critical-thinking, communication, and teamwork skills. The nurse documents care in the EMR, maintains readiness of the Pre-op and PACU areas, follows infection-control and safety protocols, and participates in education, staff meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.

This is a PRN position. The nurse must sign up for at least one shift per week and three weekday call shifts per month, and be available to work 10-hour shifts between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM as needed.

Requirements

• Current unencumbered licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Texas.
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required at time of hire.
• Diploma from an accredited school of nursing; ADN required.
• PRN schedule requires signing up for at least one shift per week and three weekday call shifts per month.
• Must be available to work 10-hour shifts between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM, as needed.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
• Must be able to lift and move patients or equipment up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to respond quickly to emergency situations.
• Visual and auditory acuity to assess patients and respond to alarms.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a preop/PACU, critical care, and/or emergency department setting preferred.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Exhibits strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
• Uses excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, co-workers, and physicians.
• Functions efficiently in a team-oriented environment.
• Conducts thorough preoperative assessments and verifies necessary documentation, labs, and consents.
• Provides patient education regarding surgical procedures and post-operative expectations.
• Initiates IV access, administers medications, and prepares patients for surgery.
• Monitors patients in the post-anesthesia care unit, assessing airway, vital signs, pain, and surgical sites.
• Administers medications and interventions as ordered to manage pain, nausea, or complications.
• Documents care and assessments accurately in the EMR system.
• Communicates with surgical teams and family members regarding patient status.
• Ensures safe patient discharge following recovery criteria or prepares patients for inpatient transfer as needed.
• Maintains cleanliness and readiness of the Pre-op and PACU areas.
• Participates in ongoing education, staff meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Adheres to infection-control and safety protocols.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree