PACU - Per Diem

CPIhealth 9600•Austin, TX

About The Position

CPIhealth is a multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive care to individuals experiencing chronic pain. With state-of-the-art facilities, advanced technology, and a collaborative environment, we offer a platform for healthcare providers to excel in their specialties while making a profound difference in the lives of those we serve. As you consider your next career move, we invite you to join us in redefining pain management through innovation, expertise, and a commitment to improving patient outcomes. Together, we can shape the future of healthcare and positively impact countless lives. We are seeking a compassionate and experienced per diem Registered Nurse (RN) for our Ambulatory Surgery Center in Austin, TX. No Evenings, Weekends, Holidays, or On-call! Our nurses play a critical role in taking care of our patients from pre-operative, intraoperative and post-anesthesia care.

Requirements

2 to 5 years of experience in perioperative nursing, including preoperative, circulator and PACU preferred but will train.
Valid and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in the State of Texas.
Detailed oriented, reliable, and able to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment.
Valid BLS certification.
Valid ACLS or Obtain within the first 90 days of employment.
Strong knowledge of surgical procedures, anesthesia, and perioperative nursing protocols.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide compassionate care to patients and their families.
Proficiency in using electronic medical records systems and other medical software.

Nice To Haves

Orthopedic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide comfort and reassurance to patients and support the patients’ right to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.
Confirm that proper techniques and procedures are used according to accepted standards of practice.
Perform thorough pre-operative patient assessment required in the outpatient setting.
Perform safe and individualized nursing care for the patient in the immediate post-operative/post-anesthesia period.
Perform thorough post-operative patient assessment prior to discharge of the patient.
Perform discharge education to patient and care giver.
Provide nursing care to meet patient needs related to surgical condition and type of anesthesia administered.
Documenting all aspects of patient care accurately and promptly in the electronic medical records system.
Assists in managing inventory of supplies, drugs, and equipment to maintain availability and stock levels in the postoperative area.
Performs other duties as assigned to support the mission, values, and strategies of CPIhealth.
This job description should not be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities or as an employment agreement between the employer and the employee. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification and are subject to change as the employer's needs and the job change.