Registered Nurse PACU PRN

Surgery Partners McKinney, TX 75070, US

Now Hiring!

QUALIFICATIONS:

Current unencumbered licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Texas
Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required at time of hire

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Diploma from an accredited school of nursing; ADN required, BSN preferred
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a preop/PACU, critical care, and/or emergency department setting preferred
Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems preferred

RESPONSIBILITES:

Exhibits strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
Utilizes excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, co-workers, and physicians.
Functions efficiently in a team-oriented environment.
Conducts thorough preoperative assessments and verifies all necessary documentation, labs, and consents
Provides patient education regarding surgical procedures and post-operative expectations
Initiates IV access, administers medications, and prepares patients for surgery
Monitors patients in the post-anesthesia care unit, assessing airway, vital signs, pain, and surgical sites
Administers medications and interventions as ordered to manage pain, nausea, or complications
Documents all care and assessments accurately in the EMR system
Communicates effectively with surgical teams and family members regarding patient status
Ensures safe discharge of patients following recovery criteria or prepares for inpatient transfer as needed
Maintains cleanliness and readiness of the Pre-op and PACU areas
Participates in ongoing education, staff meetings, and quality improvement initiatives
Adheres to all infection control and safety protocols

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching
Must be able to lift and move patients or equipment up to 25 lbs
Ability to respond quickly to emergency situations
Requires visual and auditory acuity to assess patients and respond to alarms

PRN Working Agreement

Sign up for at least one shift per week.
Sign up for three weekday call shifts per month.
Be available to work 10-hour shifts between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM, as needed.

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