Preop/PACU RN — Patient Recovery Specialist (FT)

Legent Health; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 57,859 - 66,124; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off (PTO)

Career development

Job summary

Legent Health in Carrollton, TX is seeking a full-time RN for the Preop/PACU role. The position handles inbound pre-operative patients and ensures high-quality pre-operative screening for surgical procedures and post-anesthetic care as patients emerge from anesthesia.

The PAT/PreOp/PACU nurse administers medications, guides patients, and supports readiness and recovery. This role requires 2-3 years in critical care nursing and active CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current and active CPR certification.
• Current and valid nursing license, in good standing with the State licensing board.
• 2-3 Years’ experience as a in critical care nursing required.
• Cognitive skills as related to the position.

Responsibilities

• Oversee intake and pre-admission testing, perform initial physical assessment and obtain medical history.
• Perform tests ordered by the surgeon (EKG) and draw blood for labs as needed.
• Guide patients through the preoperative process and discuss post-surgical care plan.
• Manage patient admission processes to preoperative department and verify identification wristbands.
• Take and record vital signs and initiate IVs as needed.
• Assess patients after surgery, monitor vitals, document findings, educate patients and families.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Patient assessment

IV initiation

Postoperative care

Education

Nursing degree

RN license in good standing

CPR certification

Job description

Legent Health in Carrollton, TX is seeking a full-time RN for the Preop/PACU role. The position handles inbound pre-operative patients and ensures high-quality pre-operative screening for surgical procedures and post-anesthetic care as patients emerge from anesthesia.

The PAT/PreOp/PACU nurse administers medications, guides patients, and supports readiness and recovery. This role requires 2-3 years in critical care nursing and active CPR certification.