Registered Nurse Pre-Op/PACU - PRN

Medical Center Endoscopy - Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Health Savings Account with employer

Life Insurance

PTO

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Medical Center Endoscopy - Houston seeks a Pre-Operative/Post-Operative Registered Nurse to provide peri-operative patient care in an ambulatory surgical center. Under supervision, you will participate in assessments, planning and evaluation, ensuring regulatory standards are met.

Requirements include MO RN license, CPR/ACLS/PALS within 60 days, and at least two years in ICU/ER/Recovery. Competitive benefits and a team-oriented environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate of approved nursing program with active Missouri RN license.
• Minimum two years of experience in ICU/ER/Recovery or other critical care nursing.
• CPR, ACLS, and PALS certification required within 60 days of employment.
• Ability to relate and work effectively with others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide peri-operative patient care in ambulatory surgical setting.
• Direct and supervise ancillary personnel in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating care.
• Review daily schedule and prepare patient care areas for procedures.
• Communicate changes in status to physicians, family, and staff.
• Complete and document pre-operative interviews and post-anesthesia records.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Patient care

CPR certified

ACLS

PALS

Education

Graduate of Accredited Nursing Program

Missouri RN License

Tools

EMR familiarity

Job description

To provide excellence in GI specific patient care that builds confidence, loyalty and trust with our patients, patients' families and the community. To understand and carry out Surgery Partners mission and vision statement by adhering to world class service standards. To strive to communicate and interact with others in a professional, responsible, cooperative and positive manner at all times. To act as a resource person to manage and utilize personnel in an effective and appropriate manner, and complete tasks assigned within the time frame.

The Pre-Operative/Post-Operative Registered Nurse, under the supervision of the PACU Manager or the Director of Nursing, according to the organizational structure, is responsible for providing peri-operative patient care in accordance with sound nursing judgment, regulatory and accreditation standards, and the facility's mission, vision, and values. The position must provide direct and indirect patient care across the age continuum; and utilize the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation according to policies and procedures of the facility.

Assists in provision of nursing care to patients in an Ambulatory Surgical Center setting. Assumes responsibility for patient care in accordance with physician's orders and centers policies & procedures.

Essential Job Functions:

• Shows appropriate delegation, while directing and supervising ancillary personnel in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating patient care in the pre-operative/post-operative clinical areas according to accepted standards.
• Provides direct patient care in the assigned clinical areas and demonstrates clinical competence.
• Participates in service recovery by taking ownership of the situation and correcting problems. Keeps customers informed of progress related to clinical operations and provides comfort, information and assistance during the process.
• Reviews daily schedule and prepares patient care areas based upon types of procedures and specific patient care needs.
• Communicates changes in status as necessary to physicians, family members, and other staff.
• Initiates physical and psycho/social assessment and pre-operative plan of care, identifies patient and obtains informed consent.
• Completes and documents a pre-operative interview, obtains necessary diagnostic test results and notifies appropriate physicians and staff regarding variances and/or concerns.
• Completes the Post-anesthesia record and assures all patients have met the discharge criteria prior to discharge; and provides all patients post-operative instructions.
• Assures the delivery of quality clinical care through participation in NSH benchmarking programs.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Ability:

• Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S.
• Graduate of approved school of professional nursing with current and valid licensure with State Board of Nursing.
• Minimum of two years of experience required in ICU/Emergency Room/Recovery Room or other critical care nursing environment.
• Knowledge of State, Federal and Accrediting Body regulations and standards related to healthcare.
• Ability to achieve CPR, ACLS, PALS certification within 60 days of employment.
• 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.
• Is aware of professional nursing standard and performs in accordance with them.

Requirements:

• Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing; current Missouri RN License
• CPR required
• ACLS required
• Minimum one year experience in PreOp and PACU patient care. ER and ICU experience will also be considered.
• 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!

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.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Enthusiastic

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Registered Nurse

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