Registered Nurse (RN)- Post-Anesthesia Care Unit

UMC Health System; Lubbock, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

UMC Health System in Lubbock, TX seeks a Registered Nurse in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit to support surgical and cardiac patients as they recover from anesthesia.

The role requires a BSN, Texas RN license, and current BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications; PACU or ICU experience is preferred. We offer full-time hours with flexible shifts and opportunities to grow within a leading Texas health system.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Texas RN License or Compact License required/ eligible.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required (American Heart Association).
• BSN degree required.
• PACU or ICU experience preferred.
• CPAN certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, implement or delegate, plan and evaluate nursing care in PACU.
• Provide and direct care for a group of post-anesthesia patients.
• Collaborate with shifts and departments for continuity of care.

Skills

BSN

Texas RN License/Compact

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

CPAN Certification

PACU/ICU Experience

Education

BSN degree

RN License (Texas)

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing

Job description

## Registered Nurse (RN)- Post-Anesthesia Care UnitApply: UMC Main Campus: Full time: Posted Today: R22088We’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.Full-Time 1500-2330 Flexible Shift plus call UMC Health System Lubbock, Texas The Post Anesthesia Care Unit has identified its scope of care to include all aspects of Post Anesthesia Care, specifically to assist the surgical and cardiac patient in returning to a hemodynamically stable condition after an anesthetic by providing safe, knowledgeable, and individualized nursing care in the immediate post anesthesia phase. 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, ACLS, & PALS certification from American Heart Association. Not required for application. -BSN required -PACU or ICU experience preferred -CPAN certification preferred Nurse Recruitment 806-775-8912UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.\\*Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.\\*