Registered Nurse

QUALIFICATIONS: * Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas (or compact state license) * Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required * Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required (or obtained within 30 days of hire) * Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills * Ability to function efficiently in a team-oriented environment EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: * Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (ADN or BSN) * Minimum of 2 years of experience in a preoperative, PACU, critical care, or emergency department setting preferred * Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems OCCUPATIONAL EXPOURE: * Routine exposure to bloodborne pathogens and bodily fluids * Potential exposure to chemicals, cleaning agents, and infectious diseases * Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in accordance with hospital policies RESPONSIBILITES: * Conducts thorough preoperative assessments and verifies all necessary documentation, labs, and consents * Provides patient education regarding surgical procedures and post-operative expectations * Initiates IV access, administers medications, and prepares patients for surgery * Monitors patients in the post-anesthesia care unit, assessing airway, vital signs, pain, and surgical sites * Administers medications and interventions as ordered to manage pain, nausea, or complications * Documents all care and assessments accurately in the EMR system * Communicates effectively with surgical teams and family members regarding patient status * Ensures safe discharge of patients following recovery criteria or prepares for inpatient transfer as needed * Maintains cleanliness and readiness of the Pre-op and PACU areas * Participates in ongoing education, staff meetings, and quality improvement initiatives * Adheres to all infection control and safety protocols PHYSICAL DEMANDS: * Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching * Must be able to lift and move patients or equipment up to 25 lbs * Ability to respond quickly to emergency situations * Requires visual and auditory acuity to assess patients and respond to alarms