RN - PACU

Job Summary (List Format) :

• Provides direct patient care to pediatric through geriatric populations in a surgical environment
• Addresses psychosocial, physical, and general aspects of perioperative care
• Communicates with surgeons and anesthesia providers regarding patient conditions
• Assists with maintenance and inventory of surgical equipment
• Ensures operating room equipment is functioning and ready for use
• Obtains supplies for individual surgical cases
• Ensures the surgical team's needs are met during procedures
• Monitors, positions, and assists patients during surgeries
• Works 6am-3pm shifts (5 x 8 hours), with after-hours as needed
• Participates in on-call rotation : 2-3 days per week, 2 weekends per month
• Requires at least two years of acute care nursing experience, with expertise in Operating Room and PACU
• Must hold current Texas RN license and certifications : NIHSS, ACLS, BLS, PALS
• Must be able to read and communicate effectively in English; additional language and computer skills desirable
• Must demonstrate age-appropriate care skills
• Graduate of an accredited nursing school
• Reports to the Surgical Services Director
• Must live at least 100 miles away from the facility