RN PACU

United Surgical Partners International, Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Life/AD&D

Disability insurance

FSAs/HSAs

401(k)

Paid holidays

Job summary

TOPS Surgical Specialty Hospital in Houston, Texas is seeking a Part-Time PACU Registered Nurse to provide specialized post-anesthesia care for patients recovering from surgery. You will monitor patients, assist with discharge planning, and support the surgical team.

The ideal candidate has Texas RN licensure, BLS/ACLS, and 2 years of PACU or critical care experience, with strong communication and decision-making abilities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing.
• Active RN license in the state of Texas.
• BLS and ACLS required (PALS if required by the center).
• 2 years of PACU or Critical Care experience preferred.
• Ability to make sound decisions based on nursing judgment.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to prioritize and organize workload to meet patient and unit needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient care to individuals emerging from general anesthesia and/or sedation.
• Perform assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for both patients and families in preparation for discharge.
• Assist physicians as needed with tasks in the procedure rooms, including conscious sedation and utilizing sterile techniques as appropriate.

Skills

PACU experience

Critical thinking

IV therapy

Airway management

Patient education

Infection control

Communication

Decision making

Education

RN license in Texas

Nursing degree

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

At TOPS Surgical Specialty Hospital, we are committed to delivering exceptional care in a supportive, patient-centered environment, supported by 15 inpatient beds, 30 pre-op and post-op care beds, 9 operating rooms, and 4 freestanding breast centers. Our advanced technology enables surgeons to perform a wide range of procedures across multiple specialties, including Bariatric Surgery, ENT, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Gynecology, Orthopedic Surgery, Pain Management, Podiatry, Spine, Plastic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Urology, and Ophthalmology.

Part-Time PACU Registered Nurse at TOPS Surgical Specialty Hospital

3 days a week; M-W-F

The PACU Registered Nurse provides continuity and quality nursing care for all patients, with continual evaluation of the patient's condition to ensure safety, comfort, and privacy at all times. This role includes:

• Providing comprehensive patient care to individuals emerging from general anesthesia and/or sedation.
• Performing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for both patients and families in preparation for discharge.
• Assisting physicians as needed with tasks in the procedure rooms, including conscious sedation and utilizing sterile techniques as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing
• Active RN license in the state of Texas
• BLS and ACLS required (PALS if required by the center)
• 2 years of PACU or Critical Care experience preferred
• Ability to make sound decisions based on nursing judgment
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to prioritize and organize workload to meet patient and unit needs

What We Offer

As an organization, one way we care for our communities and each other is by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following, subject to employment status:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Availability of short- and long-term disability
• Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
• 401(k) and access to retirement planning
• Paid holidays and vacation

Who We Are

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.

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Required Skills:

• Minimum 2 years in PACU, Critical Care, or related specialty preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced surgical environment
• Familiarity with EMR systems and charting
• Critical thinking and rapid decision-making in a PACU setting
• Proficiency in patient monitoring and post-anesthesia care
• Skilled in IV therapy, airway management, and emergency response
• Strong interpersonal and patient education skills
• Knowledge of infection control and sterile techniques