Registered Nurse - Pre-Op/PACU (Full-Time)

Surgery Partners, Inc; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Surgery Partners, Inc. is seeking an experienced perianesthesia nurse in Bryan, TX to provide direct nursing care across age groups in the Pre- and Post-operative settings. The role involves applying the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, with potential to serve as Charge nurse under the CNO.

The incumbent may float to other patient care areas as needed and will participate in rotating on-call coverage during weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Texas.
• BLS certification required; renewals every 2 years.
• ACLS and PALS required within 6 months of employment.
• Strong verbal and written English communication.
• Experience in PACU, ambulatory or critical care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs and/or provides professional perianesthesia nursing care for an assigned group of patients across the age continuum.
• Utilizes nursing process to plan, implement and evaluate care in Pre-Post operative settings.
• May serve as Charge nurse providing supervision to PACU/pre-op staff as directed by the CNO.
• Willingness to float to other patient care areas as needed and take call on a rotating basis.

Skills

RN licensure

BLS certified

ACLS/PALS

English communication

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing degree (ASN/BSN)

Tools

EMR/electronic health records

Job description

Job Summary

Directs and/or provides professional perianesthesia nursing care for an assigned group of patients across the age continuum under the direction of the CNO. Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation to direct or provide nursing care in the Pre-Post operative setting. May serve as Charge nurse by providing supervision and guidance to other members of the PACU or pre-operative staff as directed by the CNO. Demonstrates abilities and willingness to float to other patient care areas as needed. Takes call for weekdays, weekends, and holidays as assigned on a rotating basis.

Directs and/or provides professional perianesthesia nursing care for an assigned group of patients across the age continuum under the direction of the CNO. Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation to direct or provide nursing care in the Pre-Post operative setting. May serve as Charge nurse by providing supervision and guidance to other members of the PACU or pre-operative staff as directed by the CNO. Demonstrates abilities and willingness to float to other patient care areas as needed. Takes call for weekdays, weekends, and holidays as assigned on a rotating basis.

Physical Requirements

May be expected to lift up to 50 pounds or up to 150 pounds with assistance. May be expected to push or pull 500 pounds with assistance. Work is of medium demand; walking or standing most of the time while on duty. Visual and auditory acuity and manual dexterity essential to performing designated duties required. Optimal auditory acuity required. Manual dexterity involving the handling of equipment and instruments or needles is essential to performing assigned duties. Physical conditions are clean, neat and well-lit. May be subjected to unpleasant sights and odors, stressful situations and hazardous or infectious agents where judgment as to precautions needed to be taken is essential. Climate control and ambient temperature variances may be experienced and required by patient care and needs of the surgical team. Exposure to limited amounts of radiation, hazardous chemicals or substances and infectious disease processes are a possibility. Hours of duty may be irregular or unexpectedly extended due to the requirements of the daily surgical schedule.

OSHA Exposure Classification

Job Classification I. Direct contact with blood or other body fluids to which universal precautions apply. Personal protective equipment is made available and must be worn.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Ability

• Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S.
• Current RN licensure in the State of Texas
• Must have BLS and renew every 2 years prior to expiration.
• ACLS and PALS required within 6 months of employment or sooner if covering call or conscious sedation and renew both every 2 years prior to expiration.
• Ability to relate and work effectively with others
• Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards.
• Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for own professional advancement.
• Previous PACU, ambulatory care, critical care or general nursing experience is preferred.
• Is aware of professional nursing standards and performs in accordance with them.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is 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 organization is committed 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.