PACU RN — Flexible 2-Day Schedule, Weekends Off

United Surgical Partners International; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

United Surgical Partners International is seeking a PACU nurse to join our perioperative team in Sugar Land, Texas. Under the direct supervision of the Pre-Op/PACU manager, you will implement physician orders, ensure continuity and quality of nursing care, and continually evaluate patient conditions for safety, comfort and privacy.

You will care for patients emerging from general anesthesia or sedation, conducting thorough assessment, planning and evaluation of discharge readiness, while

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Currently licensed in the state.
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in PACU, ER or ICU.
• Ability to organize and follow through on own initiative.
• Ability to master new skills.
• Thorough knowledge of all phases of perioperative process including knowledge of surgical procedures and anesthesia implications.
• Current nursing assessment and patient care skills.
• Telemetry experience necessary

Responsibilities

• Implement physician orders and provide continuity of nursing care.
• Evaluate patient condition continually to ensure safety and comfort.
• Care for patients emerging from general anesthesia or sedation.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient and family preparation for discharge.

Skills

Telemetry experience

Organizational skills

Ability to master new skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Job description

United Surgical Partners International is seeking a PACU nurse to join our perioperative team in Sugar Land, Texas. Under the direct supervision of the Pre-Op/PACU manager, you will implement physician orders, ensure continuity and quality of nursing care, and continually evaluate patient conditions for safety, comfort and privacy.

You will care for patients emerging from general anesthesia or sedation, conducting thorough assessment, planning and evaluation of discharge readiness, while