Registered Nurse PACU

TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse PACU to enhance their team in San Antonio, TX. This role involves providing critical postoperative care, ensuring patient safety and comfort, and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a valid RN license, along with a commitment to patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• One year Perioperative experience preferred.
• Compassionate with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to assess and respond to patient needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care to patients in postoperative phases.
• Monitor vital signs and assess patient conditions.
• Document all nursing interventions in patient charts.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Patient Care

Education

Current state licensure as Registered Nurse

Basic Life Support Certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

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Get to know us:

TSAOG Orthopaedics is a large multi-specialty physician group. We have been here since 1947 and we're not going anywhere. We take a big part in Community outreach with our Light Charity program. If you are looking for a team that enjoys laughing, is family orientated, and has the work hard play hard mentality, then this company is for you. We value Respect, Communication, Accountability, Dependability and Compassion. A place where you can rely on great Teamwork and Integrity. We are a place that is true to its values. If this is what you are looking for, then look no further.

Description

Get to know us:

TSAOG Orthopaedics is a large multi-specialty physician group. We have been here since 1947 and we're not going anywhere. We take a big part in Community outreach with our Light Charity program. If you are looking for a team that enjoys laughing, is family orientated, and has the work hard play hard mentality, then this company is for you. We value Respect, Communication, Accountability, Dependability and Compassion. A place where you can rely on great Teamwork and Integrity. We are a place that is true to its values. If this is what you are looking for, then look no further.

Summary Of Position

We are looking for a sharp, ambitious, and enthusiastic Registered Nurse-PACU to join our team. The successful candidate is someone that is passionate about working in a care team model with responsibility provide care in a postoperative phase. The right candidate will be able to administer functions such as monitoring vital signs, ensuring patients safety and comfort. Having attention to details is a must. If you are a people person looking to join an amazing company in the world of Orthopaedics, this is the place for you!

What You'll Do

• Provide quality care to patients in the postoperative phases of the ambulatory surgery experience.
• Introduce yourself and interview the patient/family for pertinent information.
• Apply ID bracelet and applicable allergy bands.
• Review preoperative chart to ensure all lab studies and necessary paperwork are present.
• Verify patient name, date of birth and planned procedure and site.
• Monitor vital signs and assess cardiac and fluid volume, airway potency and wounds/drains.
• Implement and sign of on physician pre and post op orders
• Demonstrate awareness of patients’ concerns and a willingness to address them
• Avoid and prevent casual discussion of patient’s surgery among employees.
• Ensure patients safety and comfort.
• Observe pertinent changes in symptoms of patients’ condition and take appropriate action; report to physician
• Document all nursing interventions in the patient’s chart
• Perform narcotic count at the beginning and end of each working day.
• Maintain accurate records of narcotics dispensed in the narcotic log book.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations.
• Complete necessary post-operative teaching of patient and family
• Maintain open lines of communication on the patient’s status with OR and anesthesia staff throughout the Perioperative period.
• Clean and restock all areas at the end of the day
• Participate in inventory control by reporting on low stock levels etc.
• Implement cost containment measures
• Participate in quality assurance initiatives
• Assist with updating of printed material: e.g. surgeon’s post-op orders, discharge instructions, etc.
• Make post-operative follow-up calls as required.
  
  

Requirements

• Current state licensure as Registered Nurse.
• Minimum of one year Perioperative experience, critical care and/or outpatient experience preferred.
• Ability to verbalize understanding of the nursing process; assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Has knowledge and understanding of physical and emotional disease processes, clinical nursing skills, and administration of medications.
• Current Basic Life Support Certification and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required (or willingness to achieve). Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Other duties assigned by your immediate supervisor or as directed by the company as necessary.
• Extensive mobility (walking and standing) while performing duties. Periodic pushing, pulling, and lifting of patients and/or equipment. May have exposure to patients with communicable diseases. May have exposure to hazardous equipment or agents.
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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