Registered Nurse Pre-Op PACU PRN
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Job Location:
McKinney, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 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) certification required at time of hire
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Diploma from an accredited school of nursing; ADN required 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
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOURE:
- Category I exposure to blood borne pathogens frequent exposure to chemical hazards and may encounter radiation hazards.
RESPONSIBILITES:
- Exhibits strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
- Utilizes 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 all 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 all care and assessments accurately in the EMR system
- Communicates effectively with surgical teams and family members regarding patient status
- Ensures safe discharge of patients following recovery criteria or prepares 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 all infection control and safety protocols
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- 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
- Requires visual and auditory acuity to assess patients and respond to alarms
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Fast-paced patient-centered surgical and recovery environment
- May involve variable shifts including early morning or evening hours
- Occasional overtime based on surgical schedule and patient needs
- Collaborative and team-oriented culture in a hospital setting
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
About Company
Surgery Partners, a leading operator of surgical facilities and ancillary services, provides healthcare experiences between providers and patients.
