DAYS - RN PACU
Frisco, TX
Our client is a 50+ bed, acute care hospital. This Healthcare facility is known for its comprehensive array of services, including orthopedic care, brain and spine care, and women's services. Join our multi-disciplinary Women’s Services team in our NEW luxurious, couplet care model rooms with three operating rooms and 3 OB ED rooms. Our service line also features a six-bed, Level II NICU, and a 10-bed nursery.
POSITION SUMMARY AND DUTIES:
The Pre-Op/PACU RN will be responsible for the following:
- Assess patients prior to surgery
- Ensure that operative and informed consents are signed and in order
- Take and record vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for surgical procedure
- Initiate IVs and ensure that patients are informed about the procedure
- Assess patients’ post-operative condition
- Monitor vital signs
- Log all findings in patient files
- Answer patient questions and ensure they are kept comfortable
- Monitor patients for condition changes and report any changes to the physician
- Perform intervention duties in cases of post-operative emergencies
Education:
- Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing
- Bachelor’s Degree Required - Will consider ADN if enrolled in BSN and must have within 36 months of hire (3yrs)
Licensure/Certification:
- Current RN license in the State of Texas or compact license
- Current American Heart Association BLS provider
- American Heart Association ACLS - Within 3 months of hire
- PALS - Within 3 months of hire
Experience:
- Minimum of 1 year experience as a RN in a high acuity PACU or 2 years ICU experience in an ACUTE CARE SETTING
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