RN PreOp PACU

USPI • Austin, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Northwest Surgery Center is hiring a RN PreOp/PACU

Welcome to Northwest Surgery Center

Conveniently located on the Ascension Seton Northwest Hospital campus. We have 7 OR rooms and 1 Procedure room. We perform outpatient surgical procedures in ENT, General, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic, Pain Management, Podiatry, Urology. Position requires weekdays only -- no holidays, weekends, or call. Some early mornings and later evenings may be required; schedule subject to change based on surgical schedule and flow of the day.

PreOp/PACU Registered Nurse at Northwest Surgery Center

The PreOp/PACU Registered Nurse provides continuity and quality nursing care for all patients, with continual evaluation of the patient's condition, providing patient safety, comfort, and privacy at all times. May assist the physicians in the procedure rooms with various tasks, including conscious sedation, and utilizing sterile techniques as deemed appropriate. Will provide total comprehensive patient care to patients emerging from general anesthesia and/or sedation; assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient and family in preparation for discharge

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing
• Active RN license in the state
• BLS and ACLS Required, PALS if required by the center
• 2 years of experience in PACU or Critical Care preferred
• Ability to make decisions based on nursing judgment
• Able to prioritize and organize workload to meet the needs of patients and the unit
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of experience in PACU or Critical Care preferred

Responsibilities

• providing patient safety
• comfort
• privacy at all times
• assisting the physicians in the procedure rooms with various tasks, including conscious sedation, and utilizing sterile techniques as deemed appropriate
• providing total comprehensive patient care to patients emerging from general anesthesia and/or sedation
• assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient and family in preparation for discharge

What This Job Offers

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