Preop/PACU Perioperative RN – Patient Care & Recovery

United Surgical Partners International Inc (USPI); Plano (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

United Surgical Partners International Inc (USPI) is seeking a PreOp/PACU RN for Perioperative Services in Plano, TX. The RN plans, directs, coordinates and implements nursing care for pre-op patients, ensuring safe, high-quality care in accordance with standards and state/federal requirements.

The role requires a Texas RN licensure with a minimum of three years’ experience, BLS/ACLS/PALS, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing.
• At least 3 years experience as an RN.
• RN, current in the State of Texas.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS.
• Ability to make decisions based on nursing judgment.
• Able to prioritize and organize workload to meet needs of patients and unit.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care within scope of RN practice act and according to hospital policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill level necessary to assess patient’s psychosocial, educational and physical needs, as well as the ability to address these needs in an age appropriate manner in the pediatric, adolescent, adult and / or geriatric patient population.
• Responds quickly and appropriately to emergency situations.
• Develops and prioritizes plan of care to attain measurable goals.
• Identifies educational needs, implements and evaluates learning and documents patient / family education.
• Manages acute and chronic pain on all patients but especially post procedure or surgical patients to assist in alleviating suffering and improving healing.
• Delivers medication based upon continual assessment, safety, and evaluation of patient response.
• Responds to patients presenting to hospital with healthcare need and perform triage, follows policies and procedures for follow-up.
• Follows all documentation policies.
• Utilizes MediTech system for registering a patient as needed, entering orders, and discharging patients.

Skills

Registered Nurse

TX RN licensure

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Strong communication

Education

Accredited RN School

Job description

United Surgical Partners International Inc (USPI) is seeking a PreOp/PACU RN for Perioperative Services in Plano, TX. The RN plans, directs, coordinates and implements nursing care for pre-op patients, ensuring safe, high-quality care in accordance with standards and state/federal requirements.

The role requires a Texas RN licensure with a minimum of three years’ experience, BLS/ACLS/PALS, and strong communication.