Registered Nurse- Recovery Room

Prime Healthcare; Mission (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Regional Medical Center in Mission, Texas is seeking a qualified PACU Registered Nurse for a per diem position on the Day shift. The RN delivers post-operative care, coordinates with surgical staff, and ensures safe patient recovery in the PACU.

Active RN license in Texas, BLS and ACLS within 30 days, and prior critical care or PACU experience are required; CCRN and BSN are preferred. Collaboration with teams and participation in performance improvement are expected.

Qualifications

• Current and valid State RN license.
• BLS (AHA) certification upon hire and maintained.
• ACLS (AHA) certification within 30 days of hire and maintained.
• Critical Care or PACU experience preferred; CCRN optional.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care via nursing process for PACU patients.
• Coordinate post-operative care with surgeon and anesthesiologist.
• Direct and guide staff while maintaining PACU standards.
• Communicate patient changes to physicians and participate in improvement activities.

Skills

RN

BLS

ACLS

Critical Care

PACU

Communication

Education

RN license (State)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Mission Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Mission Regional Medical Center is a 297-bed, non-profit hospital that provides inpatient and outpatient hospital services to the people of the Rio Grande Valley. Rated one of the top hospitals in the country for clinical excellence in many services including maternity and orthopedic care, Mission Regional Medical Center has been offering quality healthcare, close to home, for over 60 years. For more information visit www.missionrmc.org.

Responsibilities

The PACU RN is accountable directly to the OR Charge Nurse and the Director of Surgical Services, and indirectly to the House Supervisor. The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for all patients within the PACU scope of services. The Registered Nurse also coordinates the post-operative care of the patient with the surgeon and anesthesiologist, directs and guides other personnel while maintaining standards of care in the PACU. He/She communicates with the physician about changes in the patients clinical condition including hemodynamic monitoring, results of diagnostic studies and abnormal results and symptomatology. Works with other departments and co-workers to provide quality patient care across the continuum, efficient patient flow and unit maintenance and organization. Responsible for adherence to regulations, standards and hospital or unit policies and procedures. Responsible for participation in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings and in-services. Acts as a resource for other personnel as appropriate.

Qualifications

• 1. Current and valid state RN License.
• 2. Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• 3. ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• 4. Previous Critical Care or PACU experience or minimum of one year on the job training.
• 5. Critical Care RN (CCRN) preferred.
• 6. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf