REGISTERED NURSE, PRE-OP/PACU-PRN ADVANCED DALLAS HOSPITAL AND CLINIC

OVERVIEW

Advanced Diagnostics Healthcare System is an independent, physician-led and patient-centered organization of hospitals, clinics and diagnostic centers in Texas. We are entirely focused on bringing you advanced, comprehensive care and superior patient experience. As we continue to grow, our focus is providing quality patient care by adding to our team of clinical and non-clinical professionals that work together in a collaborative manner.

JOB SUMMARY

As a Pre-Op/PACU nurse, you are an essential member of the surgical team as a highly specialized RN who admits the patient to the unit and prepares him/her for the scheduled procedure.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Experience as a Pre-Op and PACU/critical care setting
• Actively monitor vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, and respiratory rate before & after surgery.
• Acts as clinical resource for the staff.
• Assess the health care needs of the patient and maintain or develop a plan of care.
• Assess and act on significant changes in the patient's health condition.
• Carry out or assign Unit RN the plan of care by performing delegated tasks.
• Collect and document pertinent data into the electronic patient/ medical record.
• Complete nursing assessments within required time frames, and in accordance with policy and procedure
• Identify and act on predictable needs of the patient.
• Follows up in a timely manner in response to all patient's/ family concerns including communication with administrator on site.
• Assists with admission and discharge processes to ensure efficient throughput and high quality, patient-centered care.
• Participate in the ongoing assessment of the quality of patient care services provided in the unit, in collaboration with other members of the management team.
• Notify assigned physician of any changes in condition.
• Supports the mission, goals, and objectives of the hospital.

REQUIREMENTS

• BSN Required
• Master's Degree preferred.
• Current Texas RN License
• 2+ YRS experience as a Critical Care staff Registered Nurse required.
• 2-5 YRS PRE-OP/PACU RN Experience
• Current Recent experience observing and treating patients after surgery, i.e., monitor vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, and respiratory rate.

• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) 90 days after Date of Hire
• NIHSS certification within 6 months of hire, unless currently certified then needs to be maintained.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS required.

EDUCATION

• BSN Required
• Master's Degree preferred.

CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE

• Current Texas RN License
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) 90 days after Date of Hire
• NIHSS certification within 6 months of hire, unless currently certified then needs to be maintained.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS required.
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KNOWLEDGE SKILS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to meet the emotional and spiritual needs of patients and families.
• Be able to carry out the plan of care by performing/assigning delegated tasks.
• Complete nursing assessments within required time frames, and in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Identify and act on predictable needs of the patient.
• Ability to meet the health care needs of patient by assessing and assisting the patient to meet expressed need.