PreopPACU RN Full time

Job Summary :

The RN Pre-op / PACU is a Registered Nurse that provides quality patient care using the nursing process, the medical plan of care, and organizational policies. The RN Pre-op / PACU provides safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care in the perioperative services for all patient populations. The RN Pre-op / PACU supports the mission, vision, and values of the organization. The RN Pre-op / PACU reports to the Manager of Peri-Operative Services. Strong knowledge base relative to surgical and Cath Lab procedures

requires taking call on a rotating basis

Required Skills

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current Texas RN Nursing License
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS
• Previous Pre-OP / PACU or Cath Lab experience required
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a hospital setting is preferred
• Strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient
• Understand principles of aseptic technique and their implementation
• Ability to care for patients from infancy to geriatrics
• Knowledge base to recognize, evaluate, solve problems and correct errors
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing condition of the patient when needed
• BSN, CPAN or CAPA certification preferred
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Demonstrate strong professional and ethical behavior
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, physicians and fellow employees. (TEAMWORK)
• Strong customer service skills
• Demonstrate accountability, creativity, innovation and be receptive to change
• Possess basic knowledge of Performance Improvement ideology

Required Experience

Qualifications :

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE