Registered Nurse (RN)- Post-Anesthesia Care Unit

UMC Health System; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Resilience program

Emotional health

Physical health

Spiritual well-being

Financial benefits

Career development

Community involvement

On-site EAP counselors

Discounted pharmacy

Cash retention bonus

Employer 401k match

PTO & extended illness

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

Job summary

UMC Health System in Lubbock, Texas is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) to support surgical and cardiac patients recovering from anesthesia.

The role requires BSN, Texas RN licensure or an eligible compact license, and ongoing certification in BLS, ACLS, and PALS. PACU or ICU experience is preferred, with a focus on safe, individualized patient care and effective teamwork across shifts.

Qualifications

• Texas RN license or eligible Compact license.
• BSN degree required.
• BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide post-anesthesia nursing care for surgical and cardiac patients.
• Assess, implement, delegate, plan and evaluate total nursing care; coordinate with shifts.

Skills

RN license / compact eligibility

BLS ACLS PALS certification

Education

BSN

Job description

Job Overview

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Full-Time 1500-2330 Flexible Shift plus call UMC Health System Lubbock, Texas

Responsibilities

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 806-775-8912

UMC 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.

Benefits

• Resilience program
• Emotional
• Physical
• Spiritual
• Financial
• Career
• Community
• On-Site Professional Counselors (EAP)
• Discounted Pharmacy Cost
• Cash Retention Bonus (only one in our region)
• Retirement Benefits w/Employer Match
• PTO & Extended Illness
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• And more at: https://apps.umchealthsystem.com/documents/wellness.pdf

UMC Vision, Mission and Standards

Vision: To Serve Our Patients in the Best Teaching Hospital in the Country

Mission Statement: Service is our passion. We serve by providing safe, high quality care to all, achieving excellent financial performance, and training tomorrow’s healthcare professionals.

Standards of Excellence: Attitude, Communication, Responsiveness, Compassion, Teamwork, Ownership, Safety and Respect

About UMC Magnet

Designated 501 licensed beds 62 Site locations Regions only Level I Trauma Center Regions only BICU DNV accredited Primary teaching hospital for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Ranked as one of the Best Places to Work in Texas by Texas Monthly UMC Physicians Culture, Vision, Mission, and Standards: Culture: Service is Our Passion Vision: The best place to work and the best place to receive healthcare. Mission Statement: To improve the quality of life for our community by providing the best patient experience for every patient. Standards: Teamwork, Respect, Accountability, Compassion, Kindness

About UMCP

35 Practice Locations – private practices and urgent care centers Over 125 physicians and advanced practice providers Ranked as “One of the Best Places to Work in Texas” by Texas Monthly Employee Engagement Score of 96% measured by Press Ganey Associates