Registered Nurse RN PACU

Registered Nurse RN PACUDays Shift Must be able to take callAs a Registered Nurse RN PACU, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn – whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. You’ll help shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing.Job Summary and QualificationsAs a PACU Registered Nurse, you will play a critical role in the immediate post-operative care of surgical patients. Your responsibilities will include managing airway support, closely monitoring neurological and cardiac status, and responding promptly to any complications or side effects. You will provide initial wound care to the patients' surgical site and ensure patient stability during recovery. You will collaborate with the surgical and anesthesia team. This role includes on-call availability during select non-business hours which will be discussed in the interview.Position Details:Self/Preferential Scheduling posted four weeks in advanceSupportive, visible leadership that promotes a collaborative, respectful team culture where nurses are empowered to ask questions, seek help, and provide valuable inputStaffing Support from Certified Nurse Assistance, Patient Care Techs, Charge Nurses, and an RN float pool internal to HCA Healthcare that is available as a staffing resource as neededRounding with unit leaders, including charge nurses, to ensure your voice is heard on suggestions for patient careWhat you will do in this role:Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while managing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiativesBe an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team – consisting of the provider(s), therapy, and more.Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patientsAssess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided thoroughlyEducate patients and families/caregivers about the patient's medical condition, treatment and follow-up measuresWhat qualifications you will need:Graduate of an accredited diploma, associates, or baccalaureate degree registered nursing program.Minimum of six (6) months of clinical experience as a licensed Registered NurseCurrent Registered Nurse License in the State of Texas or Multi-State Compact License (Employees with RN Compact License are required to obtain Texas RN License within 60 days of hire date)Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start dateAdvanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 90 days of employment start dateBenefitsMethodist Hospital Westover Hills, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine servicesWellbeing support, including free counseling and referral servicesTime away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absenceSavings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counselingEducation support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of NursingAdditional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discountsLearn more about Employee BenefitsNote: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.Methodist Hospital Westover Hills is strategically situated near the Highway 151 and Loop 1604 corridor, making it easily accessible for the growing communities of San Antonio and its western suburbs. As a full-service, acute care hospital, we pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional level of healthcare that meets the needs of our rapidly expanding population. Our state-of-the-art facility boasts advanced technology and world-class care in a beautifully designed environment—perfect for providing the high-quality patient experience that Methodist is renowned for.Covering an impressive 225,000 square feet, our hospital features 54 beds and offers a comprehensive range of services. These include adult and pediatric emergency care, obstetrics and gynecology, cardiology, orthopedics, robot-assisted surgery, surgical oncology, general surgery, as well as pulmonology and gastroenterology. At Methodist Hospital Westover Hills, we are dedicated to your health and well-being.HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses."The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patients family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-FounderJoin a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Registered Nurse RN PACU opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.