Registered Nurse RN - Recovery Room

Holy Family Medical Center; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

Bereavement leave, FMLA

401K options

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Prime Healthcare Services in Harlingen, TX seeks a Registered Nurse for the Recovery Room/PACU. This part-time role offers 8-hour day shifts with some call, located at Harlingen Medical Center. Minimal one year PACU or perioperative experience is required, with essential RN license, BLS and ACLS on hire.

Preferred candidates may have CCRN and a BSN. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage and 401K options.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN license.
• BLS (AHA) certification on hire and maintained.
• ACLS (AHA) certification within 30 days of hire and maintained.
• Experience in Critical Care or PACU or at least 1 year on the job training.
• CCRN preferred.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Closely monitor patients’ vital signs and detect complications early.
• Assess and manage pain; administer medications as needed.
• Ensure airway adequacy and address respiratory issues post-anesthesia.
• Assess consciousness and neurological status during recovery.
• Inspect surgical sites, manage drains and dressings; watch for infections.
• Provide comfort to patients waking from anesthesia and inform families.
• Communicate with surgeons, anesthesiologists and teams about patient status.
• Document care, medications and interventions.
• Deliver postoperative discharge instructions to outpatients.

Skills

RN License

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PACU/CCU Experience

CCRN Preferred

BSN Preferred

Education

BSN preferred

Other Nursing Certification

Tools

None

Job description

Overview

Position:Registered Nurse

Department:Recovery Room/PACU

Shifts Available: Days (some call)

Employment Type: Part Time

Hours: 8 hour shifts

Location: Harlingen Medical Center, Harlingen TX

Responsibilities

If you have at least one year of experience in the Perioperative area of the operating room as a Circulator, OR Nurse, PACU Nurse or Surgical Nurse you are encouraged to apply!

• Closely monitor patients’ vital signs, including heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and respiration, to detect any complications early
• Assess and manage pain levels, administer medications as needed to keep the patient comfortable
• Ensure the patient maintains a clear airway and adequate breathing, address any respiratory issues that may arise post-anesthesia
• Continuously assess the patient’s level of consciousness, neurological status, and overall stability as they recover from anesthesia
• Inspect surgical sites, manage drains, and dress wounds as necessary, while observing for signs of infection or other complications
• Offer reassurance and comfort to patients as they wake up, often disoriented, in a calm and soothing environment, keep the patient’s family informed about their condition and the expected timeline for recovery
• Communicate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals regarding the patient’s status and any concerns that arise
• Document all aspects of care provided, including medications administered, patient responses, and any interventions performed
• Deliver post-operative discharge instructions to outpatients prior to discharge

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.

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Pay Transparency

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K optionsTuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Employment Status

Part Time > 59

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

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