Registered Nurse PACU

Required Education & Experience RN with two years of clinical RN experience. Must possess and maintain a current license or valid permit to practice in Texas. Current BLS required. Required Licenses/Certifications RN BLS Job Summary Competent Clinician. Possesses knowledge and skill to meet standards for competent professional nursing practice as specified in the Texas Nurse Practice Act. Experienced, knowledgeable and skilled in specialty area. Competently functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team, with predominantly interdependent decision‑making. Focuses on patient‑centered care and handles unexpected or emergency situations commonly seen in the assigned specialty population. Serves as a resource for Nurse Clinician I or II and manages contingency situations that arise on the clinical unit. Essential Job Functions Professional Practice Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents the daily care of assigned patients. Identifies nursing diagnoses and patient care needs. Develops and individualizes care plans and revises them as needed. Executes physician’s orders for all assigned patients. Administers medications and treatments and delivers culturally congruent, specialty‑appropriate nursing care in accordance with UTMB policies, procedures, and standards. Performs routine technical procedures/skills in the specialty area assigned. Patient/Family Teaching & Health Promotion Provides basic patient/family instruction and healthcare teaching based on identified learning needs. Identifies potential impact of family dynamics. Utilizes evidence‑based resources to provide patient/family education. Uses Teach‑Back to determine effectiveness and modifies strategies as needed. Care Coordination & Delegation Plans, coordinates, and prioritizes patient care activities according to skill level and work complexity. Maintains safety and continuity of care using bedside shift report, hand‑off tools/processes, and inter‑disciplinary rounding. Demonstrates effective time‑management skills. Delegates appropriately and seeks guidance when needed. Demonstrates competent use of technology in the delivery of patient care. Ethics, Advocacy & Culturally Congruent Care Identifies ethical situations and seeks assistance if necessary to resolve them. Utilizes available resources when ethical issues arise. Delivers culturally sensitive care to meet patient/family needs. Serves as a patient advocate, seeking guidance when necessary. Communication & Collaboration Supports a healthy work environment by demonstrating respectful verbal and non‑verbal communication with all members of the healthcare team. Recognizes colleagues who go above and beyond in demonstrating UTMB’s core values. Plans, coordinates, and prioritizes patient care activities in collaboration with the inter‑professional team. Leadership Recognizes informal and formal unit/hospital leaders and can educate colleagues regarding leadership. Recognizes unit, nursing, and institutional strategic initiatives and health system goals. Recognizes the importance of financial responsibility to promote fiscal health for the patient, unit, and organization. Education, Evidence‑Based Practice & Research Attends/participates in unit meetings and supports the philosophy and goals of the unit, department, and organization. Participates in shared leadership at the unit level. Participates in unit‑based quality improvement activities. Attends in‑services and continuing education activities. Participates in one journal club annually. Completes the UTMB/Vizient® Nurse Residency Program and an evidence‑based practice project as required. Demonstrates commitment to lifelong learning (evidence‑based practice, specialty certification, advanced degree, etc.). Demonstrates the ability to accept and adopt change by seeking knowledge and needed information. Demonstrates knowledge of how to access and utilize evidence‑based resources to guide patient care. Quality, Resources & Safety Identifies patient safety concerns and reports appropriately; addresses immediate safety concerns. Identifies unit quality metrics/outcomes data and improvement activities; actively engages in discussion related to unit goals. Demonstrates self‑care practices that support personal well‑being, safety, and injury prevention. General Requirements Completes required specialty‑specific Competency Based Orientation (CBO) tools by the initial performance evaluation due date. Actively participates in ongoing self‑evaluation of competency using CBO tools and electronic performance nursing appraisal. Completes the annual self‑evaluation on time for competency and performance evaluation. Performs and reports point‑of‑care testing (POCT). Prioritizes and organizes work so that required assignments are completed within a specified time frame. Provides and maintains a clean, safe environment, and performs or assists in aseptic technique, isolation procedures, and infection control measures. Practices basic cost containment for patients and the unit. Consistently completes accurate, concise, and legible documentation for all patient, unit, and hospital records. Competently utilizes electronic forms of communication and documentation. Meets periodic UTMB and unit‑specific compliance requirements for health screening, training, attendance, safety, and CPR. Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure. Salary Range Salary commensurate with experience. Equal Employment Opportunity UTMB Health strives to provide equal‑opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Primary Location United States – Texas – League City Work Location 1210 – League City Job Details Position: Nursing & Care Management – Regular, Day Shift Employee Status: Non‑Manager #J-18808-Ljbffr