Registered Nurse (RN)- OPS (PRN Mid Shift 1200-2030 as needed)

UMC Health System; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

UMC Health System in Lubbock, TX seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) for Outpatient Surgery (OPS) Mid Shift 1200-2030 as needed. Responsibilities include assessing, planning, and delivering patient care, with pre-operative and post-anesthesia support and collaboration with the peri-anesthesia team.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited School of Nursing, Texas RN license/compact, BLS, and 1 year of acute care experience; BSN preferred and CPAN/CPAP preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing with active Texas RN license or compact license.
• Current BLS certification from American Heart Association.
• BSN preferred or obtained within 3 years of hire; CPAN/CPAP preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of acute care experience in an OPS environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess, implement or delegate, plans and evaluate total nursing care for a patient group.
• Coordinate with shifts/departments to ensure continuity of care.
• Support pre-operative and post-operative care and discharge planning.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient care

Pre/post-operative care

Team collaboration

Acute care

Education

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing

Texas RN License / Eligible Compact License

BSN preferred

CPAN/CPAP certification preferred

Job description

## Registered Nurse (RN)- OPS (PRN Mid Shift 1200-2030 as needed)Apply: UMC Main Campus: Part time: Posted Today: R21790We’ve learned that what is best for patients is also best for employees. Learn more about why we are one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas.Registered Nurse (RN) OPS Mid Shift 1200-2030 as needed UMC Health System Lubbock, Texas Departmental Description: Outpatient Surgery has identified its scope of care to include pre-anesthesia and post-anesthesia care and post procedural care; specifically to prepare the patient for surgery/procedure by assessing and evaluating the patients physical status via nursing assessment, by providing pre-operative or pre-procedure teaching/education, to assist the patient in returning to a safe physiological level after local, or local with sedation anesthesia, regional anesthesia, or completion of Phase I (PACU) care following general anesthesia, and to prepare the patient for discharge home. The American Society of Peri-Anesthesia Nurses, Peri-Anesthesia Nursing Standards, Practice Recommendations, and Interpretive Statements provide the guidelines for patient care. The Department of Anesthesiology provides medical direction and coverage with full time attending and resident physician staff and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) on a 24-hours a day, 7 days a week basis. A multi-disciplinary approach to nursing care is utilized in all OPS areas. Therapies include pre-operative preparation specific to the individual patient, diagnosis, and operative procedure; post-operative observation and evaluation of hemodynamic stability, administration of oxygen and pulse oximetry; arterial/venous sheath monitoring and removal, and written discharge instructions for home care and follow-up care. Anesthetic agents are not administered in the Outpatient Surgery Department. Outpatient Surgery is open Monday through Friday 0530-2200 and is closed on holidays and weekends. A standby team exists for coverage of unexpected Saturday/holiday cases. Job Summary: Registered professional nurse who assesses, implements or delegates, plans, and evaluates total nursing care and functions in accordance with established philosophy, providing and directing patient care for a group of patients. Relates effectively with other shifts/departments for optimal continuity of care. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing Valid Texas RN License/Eligible Compact License Must maintain a current BLS certification from American Heart Association Minimum of 1 year of acute care experience BSN required or must be obtained within 3 years of hire CPAN/CAPA certification preferred