Registered Nurse (RN) PACU - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

Company: Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano
Location: Plano
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) PACURegistered Nurse (RN) II - PACU

Fast-paced, high volume PACU department is looking for top skilled RN's. Is that you?

Work location: TH Ctr Diagnostics/Surgery 6020 W Parker Rd TX 75093

Work hours: Full-Time - 36 Hours/ week - Day Shift

Surgery Department highlights:

* Robust Unit Based Council (UBC) and engaged leadership team
* Fast-Paced, high-volume department averaging
* The professional nurse exhibits understanding of basic human needs.
* Demonstrates recognition and understanding of patient's affiliations.

Here's What You Need

* Associate's Degree Nursing required Or Diploma Nurse Completion.
* CLIAFE Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency required
* 1 Year Experience as a clinical nurse or completion of an RN residency program (required)
* BSN (Preferred)
* 1 year of Experience as a clinical nurse in PACU required
* RN - Registered Nurse Upon Hire (Required)
* BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire (Required)
* ACLS Within 90 Days Of Hire

What You Will Do

* Complete regular assessments and maintenance of comfort
* Have knowledge of basic physiology and pathophysiology
* Have knowledge of human emotions during health and illness
* Have knowledge of human development across the life span
* Have knowledge of pain and suffering, pain interventions and pain comfort/theories.
* Provide safe patient care as evidenced by:
* Use barcode medication verification (BMV) during medication administrations
* Complete accurate documentation in the electronic health record
* Complete assessments accurately and in a timely manner
* Individualize care plans specific to the needs of the patient
* Provide consistent attention to airway, intake, elimination, sleep, rest, mobility and hygiene needs
* Demonstrate knowledge of patient rights and incorporating into daily practice
* Position Responsibilities A PACU Registered Nurse with Texas Health will respond to others' priorities regarding safety, physical, psychological and social needs.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health RN

* Positively impact patients' quality of life
* Receive excellent mentorship, comprehensive training and dedicated clinical leadership resources
* A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
* Explore our Texas Health careers site for info like Benefits, Job Listings by Category, recent Awards we've won and more.
* Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.

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