Job ID: 58625-147 Date posted: 05/17/2024 Location: Austin, Texas Facility: Medical Park Tower Surgery Ctr (11802)Save Job Remove Saved JobJob DetailsUSPI Medical Park Tower Surgery Centeris seeking a motivated RN PreOp/PACU to join our team. We have 5 OR rooms. We perform outpatient surgical procedures in General, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic, Urology. We are looking for a candidate to be available Monday-Friday. Candidate needs to be available for some early mornings and later evenings; schedule subject to changed based on surgical schedule and flow of day.Position requires weekdays only -- no holidays, weekends, or call. Some later evenings required.Job Summary: The Pre-Op/PACU RN has the responsibility to plan, direct organize, coordinate and implement all nursing care services for the pre-op and post-surgical patients in a manner consistent with our mission statement. Nurses work within both Pre-Op holding and PACU (post-anesthesia care unit), where patients are cared for and monitored as they recover from the effects of anesthesia. The nurses' responsibilities include all aspects of patient care prior to and following surgery. This care includes monitoring heart rate, blood pressure, breathing and respiration, as well as managing the pain and nausea that often follow anesthesia. Additionally, they are responsible for:
Admits, transfers, and discharge of patients.
Completes ongoing patient assessment and documents according to policy.
Participates in the development of patient plan of care to include patient problems, goals, evaluations and interventions.
Reports symptoms and significant changes in patient's condition to appropriate personnel immediately.
Assesses, collaborates and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs and readiness for discharge with other members of the care team.
Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Demonstrates proficient IV setting skills.
Follows age specific standards in administering medications.
Follows age specific standards of care during altered states of consciousness related to analgesia, conscious sedation or anesthesia
#USP-RN#LI-CM1#USP-123 Required Skills:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Current Texas Nursing License
Current BLS, ACLS and PALS
Minimum of 2 years' experience in Pre-Op/PACU
Strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient
Ability to care for patients from infancy to geriatrics
Knowledge base to recognize, evaluate, solve problems and correct errors
Ability to quickly adapt to changing condition of the patient when needed
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Demonstrate strong professional and ethical behavior
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, physicians and fellow employees.
Strong customer service skills
Demonstrate accountability, creativity, innovation and be receptive to change
USPI complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.E-Verify:Save Job Remove Saved JobShareSign up for Job AlertsFrom roles that are right for you to new opportunities, we’ll keep you up to date with job openings and more. Select a category or location of interest below and click the add button.
