Registered Nurse - PACU - Per Diem / Flex - Variable Shift

Baptist Hospitals of Southeast TX; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Benefit Plan – Medical, Dental, Vision

Bonus Potential

Job summary

Baptist Hospitals of Southeast TX in Beaumont is looking for a Prep Hold (PACU) Registered Nurse to join their team. This role is vital in ensuring safe and effective care during the pre- and post-procedure phases for patients undergoing invasive or non-invasive procedures.

Ideal candidates should be graduates of accredited nursing programs with a current RN license in Texas, and possess 2-4 years of relevant experience. The position offers competitive benefits like matched retirement plans and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years related experience.
• Current RN licensure in the state of Texas.

Responsibilities

• Perform individualized, goal-directed nursing care.
• Complete patient logs and maintain required documentation.
• Organize activities for pre- and post-procedure periods.
• Communicate effectively with medical staff.
• Analyze assessment data for nursing diagnoses.
• Implement standards for patient rights and confidentiality.

Skills

Goal-directed nursing care

Patient assessment

Effective communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Job description

Overview

We are looking to add top talent to our Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas team. Join us in performing Sacred Work!

Competitive Benefits

• Matched Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Benefit Plan – Medical, Dental, Vision and Much More!
• Bonus Potential

Summary / Objective

The Prep Hold (PACU) Registered Nurse is responsible for the provision of safe and effective care of the patient having invasive or non‑invasive special procedure(s) or surgical suite to include the immediate pre‑procedure period and immediately following the procedure.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes a systemic approach to provide individualized, goal‑directed nursing care by performing comprehensive nursing assessments, making nursing diagnoses that serve as the basis for the strategy of care, developing a plan of care, implementing care and evaluating the patient’s responses to interventions.
• Facilitates departmental operations by completing all patient logs, charge requisitions and other paperwork, maintaining required documentation of patient care and unit activities in accordance with standards.
• Organizes activities during the immediate pre‑procedure period to ensure that all required assessments are completed and documented fully, and assumes responsibility for the efficient management of patients in the immediate post‑procedure period.
• Communicates information appropriately with medical staff and other members of the health‑care team to promote continuity of care and attainment of patient‑expected outcomes.
• Analyzes assessment data to determine nursing diagnoses and identifies expected outcomes that are unique to the patient.
• Ensures implementation of operational standards which promote the maintenance of patient rights including informed consent, clarification of patient expectations, explanation of treatment processes, maintenance of confidentiality of patient information, maintenance of patient privacy through prevention of excess exposure during procedures, ethical considerations, handling of patient complaints.

Required Education and Experience

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

2–4 years related experience

Required License/Certifications

Current RN licensure in the state of Texas