Registered Nurse PreOp/PACU PRN

United Surgical Partners International; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United Surgical Partners International is seeking a PreOp/PACU RN in Frisco, Texas. The role involves direct patient care in preoperative settings, ensuring high-quality, safe delivery of care. Candidates should possess a nursing degree, Texas RN license, and at least three years of experience. Key responsibilities include pain management, emergency response, and patient education. Certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS are required. This position is critical for the care of diverse age groups from pediatric to geriatric.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as an RN required.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications mandatory.
• Ability to assess and address patient needs across all age groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care according to hospital policies.
• Manage acute and chronic pain, especially post-surgery.
• Utilize MediTech system for patient registration and orders.

Skills

Decision making based on nursing judgment

Strong communication skills

Ability to prioritize and organize workload

Education

Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing

RN, current in the State of Texas

Tools

MediTech system

Job description

PreOp/PACU RN - Perioperative Services

The RN has the responsibility to plan, direct organize, coordinate, and implement all nursing care services for the pre‑op patients in a manner suitable to accepted standards of care. He / she ensures the highest quality and safe delivery of patient care maintains compliance with professional nursing TJC, and all Federal and State standards of care. The RN cares for all ages from pediatric to geriatric.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care within scope of RN practice act and according to hospital policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill level necessary to assess patient’s psychosocial, educational and physical needs, as well as the ability to address these needs in an age appropriate manner in the pediatric, adolescent, adult and / or geriatric patient population.
• Responds quickly and appropriately to emergency situations.
• Develops and prioritizes plan of care to attain measurable goals.
• Identifies educational needs, implements and evaluates learning and documents patient / family education.
• Manages acute and chronic pain on all patients but especially post procedure or surgical patients to assist in alleviating suffering and improving healing.
• Delivers medication based upon continual assessment, safety, and evaluation of patient response.
• Responds to patients presenting to hospital with healthcare need and perform triage, follows policies and procedures for follow-up.
• Follows all documentation policies.
• Utilizes MediTech system for registering a patient as needed, entering orders, and discharging patients.

Required Skills

• Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing.
• At least 3 years experience as an RN.
• RN, current in the State of Texas
• BLS, ACLS, PALS
• Ability to make decisions based on nursing judgment.
• Able to prioritize and organize workload to meet needs of patients and unit.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.