RN Registered Nurse - Recovery Room PACU

Ascension Health - Austin, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Austin, TX

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About the position

The position is for a Registered Nurse in the Surgery Recovery Room/PACU at Dell Children's Medical Center in Austin, TX. The role involves providing direct nursing care for anesthetized patients in the immediate post-operative or post-procedural period. The schedule is full-time with a weekend option, specifically Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights from 6:30 PM to 7 AM. The hospital is part of Ascension Seton, a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care for anesthetized patients in the immediate post-operative or post-procedural period.
• Follow aseptic sterile technique according to AORN/ASPAN standards.
• Evaluate patient's responses to treatments and interventions.
• Manage patient's pain.
• Anticipate case-specific needs based on knowledge of procedure(s) performed and pathophysiology.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR professional licensure at time of hire required.

Nice-to-haves

• 1 + Years of RN experience
• PACU or Critical Care experience

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Various health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer match plans
• Long-term & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Parental leave & adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Ways to give back to your community