Registered Nurse (RN) Post Anesthesia (PACU)

Registered Nurse (RN) - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Location: Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, TX

Position Type: Full time (30 - 40+ hours/week), hourly.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Education Level: ASN/AND degree is required, Valid and unencumbered RN license is required.

Job Category: Health Care

Our Company Promise:

We are committed to providing our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Vighters Mission is to provide efficient, fast, high-quality healthcare staffing to our clients. Our Cultures 5 key elements are crucial to the effectiveness of our employees in accomplishing our mission. These elements are:

• Dependability
• Integrity
• Personability
• Transparency
• Responsiveness

Creating and cultivating this Culture within the organization is our commitment to our employees. Above all, Vighter employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude that they are expected to share externally with every Vighter Client and Customer.

Summary:

Vighter is recruiting Registered Nurses (RN) with a specialty in the Pre-/Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) to provide patient care support at the Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, TX.

Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, serves as the largest and most robust military healthcare organization within the Department of Defense (DOD) providing safe, quality care to our military service members, their families, veterans and civilian emergency patients.

Vighter is a Service Disabled, Veteran Owned Small Business that is accredited by both the Joint Commission and ISO-9001. With our dedication to continuous improvement, Vighter assists in the provision of the highest standards of care.

Principle Accountabilities:

• Provide comprehensive hands-on care, including hygiene, RN duties, pre- and post-anesthesia support, mobility assistance, wound care, medication management and a wide range of treatments, adhering to established procedures.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including medical, family, and social history, advanced directives, and current health status.
• Base care planning on comprehensive assessments adhering to recognized professional and institutional standards of practice and scopes of care.
• Administer and management of intravenous infusion therapy as needed. Administer medications via various routes, demonstrating a thorough understanding of drug actions and potential side effects; adhere strictly to protocols and limitations.
• Perform tests, phlebotomy, and other diagnostic procedures to support accurate diagnoses.
• Develop, implement and document individualized patient care plans, reflecting patient progress and evolving needs.
• Assess patient/family learning needs, develop targeted education plans, and document their understanding of provided information.
• Recognize and effectively respond to life-threatening situations, initiating appropriate emergency measures and life-saving interventions.
• Communicate pertinent patient information clearly and concisely to the interdisciplinary care team.
• Strictly adhere to infection control protocols to minimize the risk of healthcare-associated infections.
• Actively participate in relevant meetings, conferences, and training programs to maintain competency and enhance professional skills.
• Proficiently operate, troubleshoot and maintain specialized patient care equipment, including mechanical ventilators, advanced monitoring devices and infusion pumps.
• Ensure accurate, comprehensive, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record, reflecting BAMC and Joint Commission standards and regulatory requirements.
• A deep sense of purpose and dedication to the United States and our U.S. Military Veterans, their Families, and other patients as assigned.
• An unshakeable adherence to quality and continuous process improvement.
• An apolitical, patient-centered focus that drives to enhanced care and patient satisfaction
• Knowledge of regulations (HIPAA/Privacy Act) regarding the confidentiality of patient medical records and information as well as Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
• Performs other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Must have exceptional customer service skills.
• Employees shall be technically proficient in the skills necessary to fulfill the job requirements, including ability to speak, understand, read and write English fluently.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment with limited supervision.
• Excellent organizational, scheduling and prioritization skills.

Education:

• An Associates Degree of Nursing (ADN) is required. Graduate from a college or university accredited by Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
• A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited university is preferred.

Qualifications:

• Experience: (1) year of full-time experience in the last two (2) years.
• Must maintain a current, active, and unrestricted license from any U.S. State, District of Columbia, U.S. territory or jurisdiction to provide healthcare within the scope of practice.
• Must have and maintain the following certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) / Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and evidence-based medicine.

Duty Hours / On-call Requirements:

• Duty hours for this position can range from 8, 10, or 12 hours per day. Schedules are determined by Departmental Leadership.
• This position supports 24/7 operations which may require work to be conducted at night, weekends, federal holidays, and training days.

Work Environment:

• Location: Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, TX
• Supportive team of healthcare professionals and administrative staff.
• Opportunity to work with Service Members, Veterans, Retirees and their Families.

Travel:

• As required to satisfy the contractual obligations. Commuting is non-compensatory. All official travel is government funded.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate + health and welfare paid in cash and comprehensive benefits package, with Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance available for W2 full-time employees.
• Company-paid basic Life and AD&D insurance. Best in class rates for Voluntary life insurance.
• Vacation accrual and paid holidays (Per SCA Rules).

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand or sit for more than 8 hours per day.
• Must be willing to work overtime if necessary.
• Must be able to use an elevator or walk up and down stairs.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and carry 10 feet.
• Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above and below shoulders.
• Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print.
• Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
• Must be able to perform duties in an indoor or outdoor environment.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation.
• Must undergo Urine Drug Screening (UDS).
• Must be a Citizen of the United States.

Vighter LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Position is contingent upon contract award.

In accordance with recent Executive Orders (EO 14151, EO 14168 and EO 14173,) Vighter LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status