Legent Health is looking for a PAT/ Preop/PACU Registered Nurse to join our team. We seek talented partners transforming healthcare, one patient at a time.

Minimum Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current and active CPR certification.
Current and valid nursing license, in good standing with the State licensing board.
2-3 years’ experience in critical care nursing required.
Cognitive skills as related to the position.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive pay
Vision
Medical
Dental
401K

Position Summary

The PAT/ PreOp/ PACU RN is responsible for handling inbound pre-operative patients to ensure they receive quality pre-operative screening for surgical procedures and post-anesthetic care as patients emerge from anesthesia. The PACU nurse performs several tasks in a post-operative unit, such as guiding patients to consciousness and assisting them with personal needs in the first few hours after surgery.

A PAT / PreOp / PACU nurse is crucial not only for guiding the outcome of surgery but also for handling medication administration duties, which are very important at this stage. Even though most patients do not remember the PAT / PreOp / PACU nurse who attended to their needs, they play an imperative role in helping patients start on the road to recovery.

Position Responsibilities

Pre-admissions Testing Nurse Duties:

Oversee intake, performing an initial physical assessment and interviewing the patient to obtain their medical history.
Perform any tests the surgeon has ordered, such as an EKG, and may be expected to draw blood for lab work.
Help patients understand the process, answer questions, and discuss their post-surgical care plan.

Preoperative Duties of Nurse:

Manage patients’ admission processes to the preoperative department in a hospital.
Assess the status of patients’ health in pre-op and ensure accuracy of identification wristband.
Ensure that operative and informed consents are in order.
Determine the surgeon and procedure being carried out.
Take and record vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for surgical procedures.
Initiate IVs and ensure that patients are informed about the procedure and attending medical staff.

Post-operative Duties of PACU Nurse:

Assess patients’ condition after surgery.
Ensure that all vitals are within normal range.
Log all findings in patients’ files.
Answer patients’ questions and ensure their comfort.
Ensure that all relevant IVs are in check.
Develop individualized care plans based on each patient’s condition.
Ensure that all nursing activities are carried out according to the individual patient care plan.
Initiate patient education programs to ensure that both patients and families are educated on procedures and medications.
Determine when patients are ready to be moved to their rooms.
Perform intervention duties in cases of post-operative emergencies.
Record sedation levels and body temperature.
Manage blood and fluid transfusions and draw specimens.
Ensure that the post-operative space is clean and sanitized.
Change bandages and dress surgical wounds.
Monitor patients for condition changes and report any changes to the doctor.

Legent Health provides services throughout the Texas and Florida areas, including but not limited to San Antonio, Austin, Plano, Carrollton, Frisco, Houston, Conroe, Tomball, Corpus Christi, and Delray Beach.

Legent Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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