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

Overview PRN Pre/Post Op Registered Nurse (RN), Overnight – Dell Medical School, Austin, TX. Job Details: Purpose and responsibilities revolve around providing high-quality care to patients before and after surgical procedures, preparing patients for surgery, monitoring recovery from anesthesia, and ensuring a smooth transition through the perioperative process. Position open to all applicants; FLSA status to be determined at offer; ongoing earliest start date; position duration expected to continue; weekly scheduled hours 40. Responsibilities Prepare patients for surgery—assess physical and emotional needs, take and record vital signs and medical histories, initiate IVs and administer pre-operative medications. Monitor post-anesthesia recovery—observe for side effects of anesthesia, monitor and record vital signs, assess level of consciousness and comfort. Administer medications and treatments—administer pain medications and other treatments as necessary, change wound dressings, provide postoperative care, ensure 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, answer questions, address concerns, and offer emotional support and reassurance. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) At least 2 years 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 years of experience in pre-operative or post-anesthesia care Supervisory experience Certification in Post-Anesthesia Nursing (CPAN) and Basic Life Support (BLS) Working Environment & Benefits Salary Range: OPEN Location: AUSTIN, TX Employment and compliance information: Background checks, EEO statement, pay transparency, and employment eligibility verification apply, as described by the University of Texas at Austin guidelines. The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable laws. E-Verify is used for employment verification. Required Materials Resume/CV 3 work references with contact information (at least one from a supervisor) Letter of interest Important Applicant Guidance For applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume when you apply; you may upload additional materials in Application Questions. Ensure all required materials are uploaded before submitting the application. For current university employees and contingent workers: Apply within Workday and provide required materials as noted. Eligibility & Compliance Employment Eligibility: Regular staff in current position for six months may be eligible for openings. Retirement plan eligibility: TRS, subject to hours and days. Background checks for finalists. EEO and Pay Transparency statements apply. Compliance and campus security reporting requirements are noted; refer to university policies as applicable. #J-18808-Ljbffr The University of Texas at Austin