Pediatric PACU RN — Fast-Paced Post-Op Care

TCH Medical Center; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TCH Medical Center in Texas is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to work in our PACU providing post-operative care to pediatric patients with close monitoring of vitals, pain, and consciousness levels.

The role requires a nursing degree, active or eligible Texas RN license, and BLS. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and participate in improvement initiatives in a busy hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing required or current enrollment in BSN program.
• 9 months experience in nursing minimum.
• RN license by Texas Board of Nursing or Nurse License Compact.
• CPR/BLS certification issued by a recognized authority.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents assessment of the patient/family including biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, culture, spiritual, and environmental needs.
• Analyzes situations, anticipates potential problems, and detects changes in patient status.
• Re-prioritizes and updates plan of care based on information and communicates with the health care team.
• Participates in interdisciplinary rounds and documents in the medical record.
• Assists patients/family in implementing their role in the plan of care.
• Assess patient/family learning needs and readiness to learn prior to teaching.
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills with patients/families and staff.
• Administers and documents medications and treatments timely.
• Demonstrates willingness to acquire new knowledge and skills to improve performance.
• Participate in unit performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Patient assessment

Care planning

Patient education

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

RN license or license eligibility in Texas

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

TCH Medical Center in Texas is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to work in our PACU providing post-operative care to pediatric patients with close monitoring of vitals, pain, and consciousness levels.

The role requires a nursing degree, active or eligible Texas RN license, and BLS. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and participate in improvement initiatives in a busy hospital environment.