Pre/Post Op Pacu Registered Nurse (Rn)

The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical Center; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical Center in Austin, TX is seeking a Pre/Post Op PACU Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high‑quality perioperative care, from pre‑op assessment to post‑anesthesia recovery, under the supervision of the Pre‑op/PACU Charge Nurse.

This position requires a BSN, TX RN license, 2+ years in pre‑op or post‑anesthesia care, and offers 40 weekly hours with immediate start.

Qualifications

• BSN degree required.
• RN license in Texas.
• 2+ years of experience in pre-operative or post-anesthesia care.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-operative patient assessment and preparation.
• Monitor recovery from anesthesia and vital signs.
• Administer pain medications and wound care as needed.
• Coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges with care teams.
• Educate patients and families on perioperative care.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs

IV Insertion

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

CPAN Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Pre/Post Op Pacu Registered Nurse (Rn)

Job Posting Title: Pre/Post Op PACU Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Code: R_00048691

Location: AUSTIN, TX

Hiring Department

Dell Medical School

Job Details

• 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

Purpose

The Pre-Op/PACU RN is responsible for providing high-quality careto patients before and after surgical procedures. This roleinvolves preparing patients for surgery, monitoring their recoveryfrom anesthesia, and ensuring a smooth transition through theperioperative 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 asnecessary.
• Change wound dressings and provide post-operative care.
• Ensure patients receive appropriate pain management.

Coordinate Patient Care

• Communicate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and otherhealthcare 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 patientsand their families.
• Answer questions and address concerns regarding surgery andrecovery.
• Offer emotional support and reassurance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
• At least 2 year(s) of experience in in pre-operative orpost-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 orpost-anesthesia care
• Supervisory experience.
• Certification in Post-Anesthesia Nursing (CPAN) and Basic LifeSupport (BLS).

Relevant education and experience may be substituted asappropriate.

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 communicablediseases, blood borne pathogens, ionizing and non-ionizingradiation, hazardous medications and disoriented or combativepatients, or others.

Required Materials

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

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position forthe last six continuous months are eligible for openings beingrecruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, toinclude both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staffwho are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions withoutsupervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

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

Background Checks

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in anyother manner discriminate against employees or applicants becausethey have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay orthe pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees whohave access to the compensation information of other employees orapplicants as a part of their essential job functions cannotdisclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individualswho do not otherwise have access to compensation information,unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint orcharge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding,hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by theemployer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty tofurnish 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 presentacceptable and original documents to prove your identity andauthorization to work in the United States. Documents need to bepresented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to doso will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the workauthorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For moreinformation about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (Englishand 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 TitleIX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy andCrime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified aCampus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified andprovided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under TitleIX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of theavailability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here orobtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 GuadalupeStreet, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.