RN PACU FT

Registered Nurse

Days vary 7:30a-6p (includes on-call shifts)

Application must be filled out entirely to be considered for interview process

Scope of Responsibility

Registered Nurses are to provide assessment and planning for individualized patient care. Communicates with physicians, Unit Directors and co-workers as appropriate in regard to changes in patients condition or response to treatment. Performs general nursing duties in all acute care and out-patient settings with minimal supervision. Participates in performance improvement activities and core measure compliance.

Responsible to the Executive Director of Perioperative Services

Education

• Associate Degree Nurse or Bachelor of Science Nursing

Training and Experience

• Current licensure with the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners
• Obtains and maintains American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers
• Obtains and maintains ACLS within 6 months of employment
• Obtains and maintains PALS within 6 months of employment
• 1 year previous experience preferred

Health and Background Requirements

• Employment contingent upon successful completion of:
• Background Check
• Lab Work
• Immunization Records

Physical

• Sitting Occasional
• Stationary Standing Occasional
• Walking Frequently
• Ability to be mobile Continually
• Crouching (bend at knees) Occasional
• Kneeling/Crawling Rarely
• Stooping (bend at waist) Frequently
• Twisting (knees, waist, neck) Occasionally
• Turn/Pivot Occasionally
• Climbing Rarely
• Balancing Occasionally
• Reaching overhead Occasionally
• Reaching extension Occasionally
• Pushing/Pulling (Maximum weight-35 lbs.) frequently
• Lifting/Carrying (Maximum weight: -35 lbs.) Frequently
• Other Physical Demands: Ability to talk to patient and/or staff continually
• Other Physical Demands: Ability to hear patients and/or alarms continually
• Other Physical Demands: Vision (near and/or far) continually
• Other Physical Demands: Ability to distinguish colors continually
• Other Physical Demands: Ability to drive not applicable

Environment

• Risk of electrical shock rarely
• Risk of Radiation occasionally
• Fumes or Airborne Particles rarely
• Chemicals rarely
• Moving Mechanical Parts rarely
• Noise Level occasional
• Weather Conditions not applicable

Bloodborne Exposure (Refer to Bloodborne Exposure Control Plan in Policy Tech for possible exposure tasks)

• Continually

Respirator Fit Testing Required

• Annually

Age of Patient Populations Served

• Neonates 1 30 day
• Infants 30 days 1 year
• Children 1 12 years
• Adolescents 13 18 years
• Adults 19 70 years
• Geriatrics 71 + years

Qualifications

Education

Required: Associates or better in Nursing.

Preferred: Bachelors or better in Nursing or related field.

Licenses & Certifications

Required: Adv Cardiac Life Support, Basic Life Support, Pediatric Life Support, Registered Nurse

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