Registered Nurse Pre-Op PACU

Job Description

Job Description

Our organization is dedicated to enhancing healthcare delivery, achieving superior clinical outcomes, and empowering our nursing teams through collaboration. We are proud to implement innovative solutions, such as advanced SPOT Technology for early sepsis detection and an Enhanced Surgical Recovery program that minimizes opioid prescriptions and reduces post-surgical readmissions. Join us in our mission to create a healthier future!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Position Overview:

• Self-scheduling options available, posted four weeks in advance for predictable work hours.
• A culture that fosters mutual respect and teamwork among all surgical personnel.
• Ongoing investment in state-of-the-art equipment, including surgical tools and patient positioning devices, to ensure optimal safety and workflow in the Operating Room.
• Regular interactions with unit leaders, including charge nurses, to ensure your feedback on patient care and surgical processes is valued.
• On-call duties required during specific non-business hours.
• Primary responsibilities in pre-operative care with rotation to PACU as necessary.
• Shifts available in 8 or 10-hour formats, starting at 5:30 AM.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess patients prior to surgical procedures.
• Educate patients and their families about the procedure and the peri-operative process.
• Manage patient preparation, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and verification of surgical sites.
• Engage in surgical site verification processes, including briefings, time-outs, debriefings, and adherence to universal protocols as per hospital guidelines.
• Identify and respond to patient emergencies effectively.
• Provide high-quality, patient-focused care while implementing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement strategies.
• Collaborate as a vital member of a diverse interdisciplinary team, including providers, surgeons, and surgical technologists.
• Utilize the nursing process, critical thinking, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to deliver safe nursing care independently.
• Monitor patient conditions throughout your shift, documenting any changes and the care provided.
• Inform patients and their families/caregivers about the patient's medical condition, treatment options, and follow-up care.

Qualifications Required:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 90 days of starting employment.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of starting employment.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• No travel is necessary for this position.
• Minimum of one year of relevant experience required.
• Experience in PACU is mandatory.

Benefits

Our organization offers a comprehensive rewards package designed to support the health, lifestyle, career, and retirement of our team members. The benefits include:

• Extensive health benefits covering medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellness support, featuring complimentary counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off programs, including paid family leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, and various leaves of absence.
• Retirement and savings options , such as a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on contributions between 3% and 9% of pay (depending on tenure), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, and financial wellness counseling.
• Educational support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, scholarships for dependents, and partnerships with nursing colleges.
• Additional perks including fertility and family-building assistance, adoption support, life insurance, supplemental health plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary based on location.

Our facility is a distinguished 72-bed institution recognized for excellence in cardiovascular care. We specialize in diagnosing and treating cardiovascular diseases and offer a 24-hour emergency department for urgent health needs. With innovative programs like the Executive Wellness Program and Advanced Heart Failure Program, we provide cutting-edge therapies, including ECMO and LVAD. Our facility features six operating rooms, three of which are hybrid, and three catheterization labs, ensuring we can effectively manage complex cardiovascular cases. We have received numerous accolades, including being named one of the top cardiovascular hospitals for twelve consecutive years and recognized as Texas's leading cardiac program for six years running. Our commitment to advancing heart health is further demonstrated by hosting one of the largest non-academic cardiovascular research programs globally.

We are proud to be recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® multiple times by the Ethisphere Institute. In recent years, we have invested approximately $3.7 billion in charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

“The best hospitals prioritize the patient and their family, and the truly exceptional institutions provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity.” - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr., Co-Founder

Become part of a team that values every aspect of your career! We are currently seeking candidates for our Registered Nurse Pre-Op PACU position. Apply now , and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.