PACU Registered Nurse (RN)

Part-Time Pacu Registered Nurse At Tops Surgical Specialty Hospital

The Pacu Registered Nurse provides continuity and quality nursing care for all patients, with continual evaluation of the patient's condition to ensure safety, comfort, and privacy at all times. This role includes:

• Providing comprehensive patient care to individuals emerging from general anesthesia and/or sedation.
• Performing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for both patients and families in preparation for discharge.
• Assisting physicians as needed with tasks in the procedure rooms, including conscious sedation and utilizing sterile techniques as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN school of nursing
• Active RN license in the state of Texas
• BLS and ACLS required (PALS if required by the center)
• 2 years of PACU or critical care experience preferred
• Ability to make sound decisions based on nursing judgment
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to prioritize and organize workload to meet patient and unit needs

What We Offer

As an organization, one way we care for our communities and each other is by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following, subject to employment status:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Availability of short- and long-term disability
• Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
• 401(k) and access to retirement planning
• Paid holidays and vacation

Who We Are

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to delivering surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is proud of our inclusive culture. We respect differences and nurture the contributions of each individual while leveraging diversity to better serve our patients and physicians.

Required skills:

• Critical thinking and rapid decision-making in a PACU setting
• Proficiency in patient monitoring and post-anesthesia care
• Skilled in IV therapy, airway management, and emergency response
• Strong interpersonal and patient education skills
• Knowledge of infection control and sterile techniques

Required experience:

• Minimum 2 years in PACU, critical care, or related specialty preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced surgical environment
• Familiarity with EMR systems and charting