PreOPPACU Registered Nurse RN

We provide first-class surgical services for local communities and recognize our employees as our number one assets. As a PACU nurse at our facility, you have the opportunity to enjoy no call, no weekends, and no holidays. We focus on offering a high-quality, ambulatory care alternative to a hospital for surgical procedures. We have been in operation at this location since 1985 and perform over 8,000 surgeries per year. Specialty areas include ENT, GI Lab, General Surgery, GYN, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Pain Management, Plastic Surgery, Podiatry, Oral Surgery, and Oculoplastics. Under the direct supervision of the Pre-Op/PACU manager, the PACU nurse is responsible for implementing all physician orders, providing for the continuity and quality of nursing care for all patients, with continual evaluation of the patients' condition, maintaining patient safety, comfort, and privacy at all times. Responsible for providing total comprehensive patient care to patients emerging from general anesthesia and/or sedation. Responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient and family in preparation for discharge. Required Skills EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Current unrestricted Texas Nursing License Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS preferred Minimum of 2 years experience in a critical care area such as ER, ICU, PACU #J-18808-Ljbffr