Perioperative Registered Nurse – Pre-Op & PACU

Jobtome; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Texas is seeking a competent perioperative nurse who practices independently and supports long-range planning in a high-acuity setting.

You will perform pre-op and PACU duties, administer medications, monitor responses, document care, and educate patients and families. New hires undergo orientation and mandatory competency validations; BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications are required, and an RN license is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred or required.
• RN license in state of employment or compact.
• BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications required.
• 1 year of perioperative nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care using the nursing process from assessment to evaluation for assigned patients.
• Administers medications and treatments per protocol.
• Monitors for side effects and effectiveness of treatments.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medication and care given.
• Assesses learning needs and educates patients and families.
• Identifies issues and resources.
• Will work both Pre-Op and PACU.

Skills

BSN

RN License

ACLS/PALS

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Texas is seeking a competent perioperative nurse who practices independently and supports long-range planning in a high-acuity setting.

You will perform pre-op and PACU duties, administer medications, monitor responses, document care, and educate patients and families. New hires undergo orientation and mandatory competency validations; BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications are required, and an RN license is mandatory.