RN PreOP PACU PRN

Memorial Hermann Texas International Endoscopy Center (11034) • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The PRE-OP/PACU RN at Memorial Hermann Texas International Endoscopy Center is responsible for planning, directing, organizing, coordinating, and implementing nursing care services for pre-operative and post-surgical patients. This role involves working in both the pre-op holding area and the post-anesthesia care unit, where nurses monitor patients recovering from anesthesia and manage their care, including pain and nausea management. The position requires a commitment to high-quality patient care and collaboration with the healthcare team.

Requirements

• Current Nursing License
• Current CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a hospital setting
• Ability to recognize, evaluate, solve problems, and correct errors
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and staff
• Strong knowledge base relative to surgical procedures and management of surgical patients
• Understanding of aseptic technique and its implementation
• Ability to care for patients from infancy to geriatrics

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, organize, coordinate, and implement nursing care services for pre-op and post-surgical patients.
• Monitor heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, and respiration of patients recovering from anesthesia.
• Manage pain and nausea following anesthesia.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge patients as necessary.
• Complete ongoing patient assessments and document according to policy.
• Review patient database and nutrition screen.
• Participate in the development of patient care plans, including problems, goals, evaluations, and interventions.
• Report significant changes in patient's condition to appropriate personnel immediately.
• Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with the care team.
• Demonstrate appropriate application of age-specific standards in patient care.

What This Job Offers

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