Preop/PACU RN PRN

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. Previous Preop/PACU experience preferred. This position requires rotating On Call, must be able to return to the Hospital within 30 minutes.

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