PACU RN - Full-Time Care Leader

USMD Hospital at Arlington; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

USMD Hospital at Arlington is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the care delivery team. The RN will set standards for quality of care and provide nursing care with independent judgment and collaboration among team members.

Leadership, partnership and supervision are core aspects of the role, and building collaborative relationships with physicians and families is essential. The position emphasizes delivering compassionate care, ensuring patient safety, and contributing to continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current RN Licensure in Texas or Compact.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required at hire; PALS required for PACU/ER.
• ER should have ENPC and TNCC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivers quality nursing care while minimizing infection, contamination, harm, or injury.
• Demonstrates competency as listed on the validation form.
• Confirms patient identity using two identifiers and checks ID bracelet before procedures.
• Provides updates, instructions and education to patients and families.
• Follows hospital exposure control plans for bloodborne and airborne pathogens.
• Communicates safety hazards to peers and management.
• Respects cultural differences and participates in performance improvement.
• Delivers nursing care to assigned patient group including education, treatment planning and discharge planning.
• Anticipates deterioration in vital signs or equipment and takes appropriate action.
• Provides compassionate environment with emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
• Maintains proper body mechanics and wears identification on duty.

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Job description

USMD Hospital at Arlington is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the care delivery team. The RN will set standards for quality of care and provide nursing care with independent judgment and collaboration among team members.

Leadership, partnership and supervision are core aspects of the role, and building collaborative relationships with physicians and families is essential. The position emphasizes delivering compassionate care, ensuring patient safety, and contributing to continuous improvement