Pre/Post Op Pacu Registered Nurse (Rn)

University of Texas at Austin - Dell Medical School.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 107,453,000 - 118,474,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin - Dell Medical School in Austin, TX is seeking a Pre/Post Op PACU Registered Nurse (RN) to support patients before and after surgery.

The role involves preparing patients, monitoring anesthesia recovery, coordinating care with surgeons and anesthesiologists, and educating families. Immediate start; 40-hour weeks; non-exempt status.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN).
• At least 2 years experience in pre-operative or post-anesthesia care.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Patients for Surgery: Assess patients' physical and emotional needs; take vitals and histories; initiate IVs and pre-operative meds.
• Monitor Post-Anesthesia Recovery: Observe for anesthesia effects; monitor vitals; assess consciousness and comfort.
• Administer Medications and Treatments: Administer pain meds; change dressings; provide post-op care.
• Coordinate Patient Care: Communicate with surgeons/anesthesiologists; arrange admissions/transfers/discharges; hand over to next shift.
• Educate Patients and Families: Provide pre- and post-op instructions; answer questions; offer emotional support.

Skills

BSN

RN license TX

Pre/post op experience

Education

BSN

RN license in TX

CPAN

BLS

Job description

Pre/Post Op Pacu Registered Nurse (Rn)

R_00048691

AUSTIN, TX

Job Posting Title:

Pre/Post Op PACU Registered Nurse (RN)

Hiring Department:

Dell Medical School

Position Open To:

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

Location:

AUSTIN, TX

Job Details:

Purpose

The Pre-Op/PACU RN is responsible for providing high-quality care to patients before and after surgical procedures. This role involves preparing patients for surgery, monitoring their recovery from anesthesia, and ensuring a smooth transition through the perioperative process. The Pre-op/PACU RN reports to the Pre-op/PACU Charge Nurse and works closely with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals.

Prepare Patients for Surgery

• Assess patients' physical and emotional needs.
• Take and record vital signs and medical histories.
• Initiate IVs and administer pre-operative medications.

Monitor Post-Anesthesia Recovery

• Observe patients for side effects of anesthesia.
• Monitor and record patient vital signs.
• Assess patients' level of consciousness and comfort.

Administer Medications and Treatments

• Administer pain medications and other treatments as necessary.
• Change wound dressings and provide post-operative care.
• Ensure patients receive appropriate pain management.

Coordinate Patient Care

• Communicate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Coordinate patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Provide detailed handovers to the next shift.

Educate Patients and Families

• Provide pre- and post-operative care instructions to patients and their families.
• Answer questions and address concerns regarding surgery and recovery.
• Offer emotional support and reassurance.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
• At least 2 year(s) of experience in in pre-operative or post-anesthesia care.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Texas.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN) or related field
• At least 3 year(s) of experience in pre-operative or post-anesthesia care
• Supervisory experience.
• Certification in Post-Anesthesia Nursing (CPAN) and Basic Life Support (BLS).

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

SALARY RANGE

$39.42/hr + depending on qualifications

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/EQUIPMENT

• Standard office equipment
• Repetitive use of a keyboard
• May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications and disoriented or combative patients, or others.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.