Preop/PACU RN (PRN)

Cook Children's Health Care System; Hurst (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Cook Children's Health Care System is seeking a Preop/PACU RN (PRN) to provide nursing care for pediatric patients in our ambulatory surgical center. You will assess patients on admission to preop, OR, and PACU, administer medications, and assist physicians with procedures.

Strong teamwork, accurate documentation, and commitment to infection control are essential. The ideal candidate has a nursing degree, active RN license, CPR, and ACLS/PALS readiness.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing; current state RN license.
• CPR certification required.
• PALS required or within 90 days of employment.
• ACLS in lieu of PALS.
• Minimum one year in pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative pediatric surgical care.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• EPIC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in nursing care for pediatric patients in ambulatory surgical center setting.
• Assess pediatric status on admission to preop, OR, and PACU as needed.
• Utilize nursing process for assessment, problems and interventions.
• Prepare patients for surgical procedures.
• Monitor patients physiologically during procedures as required.
• Administer and document medications, solutions, and treatments as prescribed.
• Assist physicians with examinations, procedures and other care activities.
• Provide environment control, equipment, and supplies cost-effectively.
• Document timely, accurate and complete information.
• Participate in patient/family teaching based on developmental age.
• Maintain infection control policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate professional growth through in-services and trainings.
• Maintain competencies in Preop/OR/PACU RN roles.
• Communicate effectively to promote teamwork and quality patient care.
• Support mission and goals of the Surgery Center and continuous service improvement.

Skills

Pediatric nursing

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Communication

Epic experience

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

EPIC Systems

Job description

Description

JOB TITLE:Preop/PACU RN (PRN)

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Assists in the provision of nursing care to pediatric patients in an Ambulatory Surgical Center setting. Assumes total responsibility for patient care in accordance with the physician's orders and center's policies.

• Demonstrates ability to assess pediatric patient status on admission to the preop area, the operating room, and/or the PACU area and on a continuing basis.
• Utilizes the nursing process for patient assessment, problem identification, and any interventions.
• Prepares patients for surgical procedures.
• Physiologically monitors patients during procedures as required.
• Administers and documents medications, solutions, and treatments as prescribed.
• Assists physicians with examinations, procedures, or other patient care activities.
• Monitors and controls the environment.
• Provides equipment and supplies in a cost-effective manner based on the patient’s needs.
• Provides timely, accurate, and complete documentation.
• Participates in patient/family teaching based on the developmental age of the pediatric patient.
• Performs actions that demonstrate accountability.
• Follows established infection control policies and procedures.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in various programs, in-services, workshops, and meetings.
• Maintains competencies to function in the RN role within specific area. (Ex. Preop, OR, and Pacu).
• Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills which promote a positive environment, teamwork and loyalty to the organization.
• Maintains a collegial relationship with physicians to ensure quality patient care.
• In accordance with the ambulatory surgery center philosophy, presents behaviors and actions which create a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, physicians, vendors, and Surgery Center staff.
• Demonstrates behaviors and actions which support the mission, goals and operations of the Surgery Center that also contribute to continuous service improvement.
• Exhibits flexibility, adapting readily to changes in the work environment and/or work schedule.
• Maintains a positive attitude, even during periods of stress and challenge.
• Maintains positive attendance and communicates in advance any absences from work.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing; current state RN License.
• CPR required.
• PALS required or within the first 90 days of employment.
• ACLS in lieu of PALS
• Minimum one year in pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative surgical pediatric patient care.
• Pediatric expreience preferred
• EPIC experience preferred
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organizationis an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc.Furthermore, our organizationiscommitted to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

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