Pediatric Preop/PACU RN (PRN) - Impactful Care & Growth

Cook Children's Health Care System; Hurst (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Cook Children's Health Care System is seeking a Preop/PACU RN (PRN) to provide nursing care for pediatric patients in our ambulatory surgical center. You will assess patients on admission to preop, OR, and PACU, administer medications, and assist physicians with procedures.

Strong teamwork, accurate documentation, and commitment to infection control are essential. The ideal candidate has a nursing degree, active RN license, CPR, and ACLS/PALS readiness.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing; current state RN license.
• CPR certification required.
• PALS required or within 90 days of employment.
• ACLS in lieu of PALS.
• Minimum one year in pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative pediatric surgical care.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• EPIC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in nursing care for pediatric patients in ambulatory surgical center setting.
• Assess pediatric status on admission to preop, OR, and PACU as needed.
• Utilize nursing process for assessment, problems and interventions.
• Prepare patients for surgical procedures.
• Monitor patients physiologically during procedures as required.
• Administer and document medications, solutions, and treatments as prescribed.
• Assist physicians with examinations, procedures and other care activities.
• Provide environment control, equipment, and supplies cost-effectively.
• Document timely, accurate and complete information.
• Participate in patient/family teaching based on developmental age.
• Maintain infection control policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate professional growth through in-services and trainings.
• Maintain competencies in Preop/OR/PACU RN roles.
• Communicate effectively to promote teamwork and quality patient care.
• Support mission and goals of the Surgery Center and continuous service improvement.

Skills

Pediatric nursing

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Communication

Epic experience

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

EPIC Systems

Job description

Cook Children's Health Care System is seeking a Preop/PACU RN (PRN) to provide nursing care for pediatric patients in our ambulatory surgical center. You will assess patients on admission to preop, OR, and PACU, administer medications, and assist physicians with procedures.

Strong teamwork, accurate documentation, and commitment to infection control are essential. The ideal candidate has a nursing degree, active RN license, CPR, and ACLS/PALS readiness.