PRN Pre/Post Op Registered Nurse (RN), Overnight

PRN Pre/Post Op Registered Nurse (RN), Overnight

The Pre/Post Operation Overnight RN is responsible for providing high-quality care to patients before and after surgical procedures. This role involves preparing patients for surgery, monitoring their recovery from anesthesia, and ensuring a smooth transition through the perioperative process.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Patients for Surgery
• Assess patients' physical and emotional needs.
• Take and record vital signs and medical histories.
• Initiate IVs and administer pre-operative medications.
• Monitor Post-Anesthesia Recovery
• Observe patients for side effects of anesthesia.
• Monitor and record patient vital signs.
• Assess patients' level of consciousness and comfort.
• Administer Medications and Treatments
• Administer pain medications and other treatments as necessary.
• Change wound dressings and provide post-operative care.
• Ensure patients receive appropriate pain management.
• Coordinate Patient Care
• Communicate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Coordinate patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Provide detailed handovers to the next shift.
• Educate Patients and Families
• Provide pre- and post-operative care instructions to patients and their families.
• Answer questions and address concerns regarding surgery and recovery.
• Offer emotional support and reassurance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
• At least 2 year(s) of experience in pre-operative or post-anesthesia care.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Texas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN) or related field
• At least 3 year(s) of experience in pre-operative or post-anesthesia care
• Supervisory experience.
• Certification in Post-Anesthesia Nursing (CPAN) and Basic Life Support (BLS).

Salary Range

$47.89/hr+ depending on qualifications

Working Environment/Equipment

• Standard office equipment
• Repetitive use of a keyboard
• May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications and disoriented or combative patients, or others.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

The University of Texas at Austin Staff