Registered Nurse PreOp

Registered Nurse PreOp Full time, 4 days per week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 5:30am-3:30pm. Under the supervision of the Director of Pre‑Op/PACU, Manager, and Charge Nurse, the registered nurse is responsible for implementing all physician orders and ensuring continuity and quality nursing care for all patients. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Delivers indirect and direct patient care according to established standards, taking into consideration the age and risk factors of the patient. Acts as a patient advocate in meeting his/her physical and psychological needs. Performs patient assessment and reassessment immediately upon admission and on a regular basis in accordance with standards of care, documenting these assessments as a basis for planning each patient’s care. Ensures that all nursing interventions and patients’ responses are communicated to responsible practitioners as indicated and that all components of the nursing process are documented in accordance with standards of practice. Takes emergency call as assigned. Understands practices and ensures sterile technique. Integrates and coordinates care across settings and among disciplines. Implements physician’s orders effectively and safely in accordance with standards of practice. Utilizes special precautions in the direct care and in the supervision of care provided to sedated patients. Provides appropriate information to nursing personnel regarding the patients’ status on transfer. Documents all records according to established policies and procedures. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Demonstrates knowledge and ability to use the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care of the patient. Demonstrates discretionary ability in establishing priority. Uses nursing judgement in decision‑making. Can recognize and intervene in stressful situations and perform effectively to fulfill position responsibilities. Qualifications Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. License: Current Texas nursing license. Current BLS, ACLS and PALS. Required Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in Pre‑Op/PACU or a hospital setting. What We Offer Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage. Life and AD&D coverage. Short‑ and long‑term disability availability. Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs. 401(k) and access to retirement planning. Paid holidays and vacation. #J-18808-Ljbffr