RN PACU

United Surgical Partners International; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

South Texas Specialty Hospital is seeking a PRN RN for PACU to deliver continuous, high-quality nursing care to patients emerging from anesthesia. The nurse will monitor status, ensure safety and comfort, and support the perioperative team in a fast-paced ambulatory setting.

The role requires an accredited RN program, active Texas RN license, BLS and ACLS; PALS if required. Two years in PACU or CCU preferred, with strong clinical judgment and prioritization abilities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited RN program.
• Active RN license in the state.
• BLS and ACLS required; PALS if required by the center.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuity and quality nursing care for PACU patients.
• Monitor patient condition after anesthesia and ensure safety, comfort, and privacy.
• Assist physicians in procedure rooms and prepare patients for discharge.

Skills

Communication skills

Nursing judgment

Prioritization & organization

Education

RN licensure

BLS/ACLS (PALS if required)

Job description

RN PACU

South Texas Specialty Hospital is hiring a PRN RN PACU

Welcome to South Texas Specialty Hospital

We have 25 Beds and 8 OR rooms and 3 ER Rooms. We perform outpatient surgical procedures in Orthopedic, Spine.

PACU Registered Nurse (PACU RN) at South Texas Specialty Hospital

The PACU Registered Nurse provides continuity and quality nursing care for all patients, with continual evaluation of the patient's condition, providing patient safety, comfort, and privacy at all times. May assist the physicians in the procedure rooms with various tasks, conscious sedation, and utilizing sterile techniques as deemed appropriate. Will provide total comprehensive patient care to patients emerging from general anesthesia and/or sedation; assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient and family in preparation for discharge

Qualifications

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

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.