PACU RN: Perioperative Care Pro

United Surgical Partners International; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

USPI Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital Kingwood in Houston, TX is seeking a PACU RN to join a fast-paced ASC environment committed to high-quality patient care for all ages.

The PACU RN provides perioperative nursing care using the nursing process, follows medical plans, and collaborates with physicians and staff to ensure patient safety and satisfaction. Texas RN license and BLS/ACLS/PALS are required, with a minimum of 2 years PACU experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Texas Nursing License.
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS.
• Minimum of 2 years PACU or acute experience.
• Strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient.
• Understand principles of aseptic technique and their implementation.
• Ability to care for patients from infancy to geriatrics.
• Knowledge base to recognize, evaluate, solve problems and correct errors.
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing condition of the patient when needed.
• Excellent teaching skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate strong professional and ethical behavior.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, physicians and fellow employees. (TEAMWORK)
• Strong customer service skills.
• Demonstrate accountability, creativity, innovation and be receptive to change.
• Possess basic knowledge of Performance Improvement ideology.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient care using the nursing process in perioperative services.
• Support PACU operations and collaborate with team to ensure patient safety.

Skills

PACU experience

Surgical procedures knowledge

Aseptic technique

Infant to geriatrics care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Problem solving

Education

RN education (nursing degree)

Job description

USPI Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital Kingwood in Houston, TX is seeking a PACU RN to join a fast-paced ASC environment committed to high-quality patient care for all ages.

The PACU RN provides perioperative nursing care using the nursing process, follows medical plans, and collaborates with physicians and staff to ensure patient safety and satisfaction. Texas RN license and BLS/ACLS/PALS are required, with a minimum of 2 years PACU experience.