Perioperative RN/Registered Nurse
- Full-Time
- Fort Worth, TX
- Wise Health System
- Posted 3 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
Job Title: Parkway Perioperative Staff RN / Pre-Assessment Testing / Pre-Op Holding / PACUJob ID: 1931Dept: Recovery ParkwayAverage Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:2Shift: Days/Hours VariesStatus: Full Time, HourlySalary Range: $31.00 to $46.50
Coordinates nursing care and patient/family education for Newborn, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric patients through the use of the nursing process; maintains positive working relationships with staff and other departments to provide optimal quality outcomes within the framework of professional nursing practice. These responsibilities are met according to anesthesia guidelines, hospital policy, hospital mission/vision statement and the philosophy of the Department of Nursing. The RN should demonstrate a knowledge base and skill set necessary to provide care appropriate to the condition and age of the patients served. The nurse must demonstrate familiarity with the principles of growth and development throughout the life cycle. The nurse must be able to assimilate basic knowledge and patient related data to perform a comprehensive and age appropriate assessment. The RN must be aware of ASPAN standards regarding patient care. The RN must have or obtain an advanced understanding of surgical procedures and the effects of anesthesia. The RN also follows Universal Protocol policy for correct site, side and level, institutes normothermia measures and effective pain management measures, follows VTE and SCIP protocols and collaborates effectively with other disciplines as appropriate.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: Operationally, the Staff RN reports to the Department Manager, and administratively to the Chief Nursing Officer
REQUIREMENTS: 1.) Possess current licensure to practice nursing in Texas 2.) BCLS, ACLS, and PALS 3) Experience in PACU setting/Perioperative nursing clinical experience or other Critical Care settings preferred. 4) Specialty Certification preferred 5) Basic Arrhythmia/Telemetry training preferred
Must have current licensure/certifications upon hire. New Hires will have 60 days to acquire the required BCLS, ACLS, and PALS.
Employment standards include current requirements as determined by Federal, State, and Wise Health System policy. Equal Opportunity Employer.Why Wise Health System?At Wise Health System, we provide care because it’s personal for us – it’s about our patients and their families, our community, and our employees. Our success will result in transformed and improved lives through better health. We are passionate about the care we provide because we care deeply about the people receiving it. Does this sound like you? If so, we want to talk! About UsWise Health System was established in 1967 as an authority of the City of Decatur located in Wise County, Texas and created to serve the population of Wise County as our primary market. Today, Wise Health System has 2,000+ employees and 200+ physicians and spans across 8 different counties in North Texas (911/EMS covers 900 sq miles). WHS is comprised of: Decatur East Campus (99 Med/Surg beds), Decatur West Campus (51 IP Rehab/BHU beds), Wise Health Surgical Hospital of Argyle (12 beds), Wise Health Surgical Hospital of Parkway (24 beds), Wise Health Emergency Center/Urgent Care Argyle, 18 Wise Health Clinics, 40+ secondary market locations, 5 therapy/sports medicine/fitness facilities, and 7 nursing home facilities.
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Coordinates nursing care and patient/family education for Newborn, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric patients through the use of the nursing process; maintains positive working relationships with staff and other departments to provide optimal quality outcomes within the framework of professional nursing practice. These responsibilities are met according to anesthesia guidelines, hospital policy, hospital mission/vision statement and the philosophy of the Department of Nursing. The RN should demonstrate a knowledge base and skill set necessary to provide care appropriate to the condition and age of the patients served. The nurse must demonstrate familiarity with the principles of growth and development throughout the life cycle. The nurse must be able to assimilate basic knowledge and patient related data to perform a comprehensive and age appropriate assessment. The RN must be aware of ASPAN standards regarding patient care. The RN must have or obtain an advanced understanding of surgical procedures and the effects of anesthesia. The RN also follows Universal Protocol policy for correct site, side and level, institutes normothermia measures and effective pain management measures, follows VTE and SCIP protocols and collaborates effectively with other disciplines as appropriate.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: Operationally, the Staff RN reports to the Department Manager, and administratively to the Chief Nursing Officer
REQUIREMENTS: 1.) Possess current licensure to practice nursing in Texas 2.) BCLS, ACLS, and PALS 3) Experience in PACU setting/Perioperative nursing clinical experience or other Critical Care settings preferred. 4) Specialty Certification preferred 5) Basic Arrhythmia/Telemetry training preferred
Must have current licensure/certifications upon hire. New Hires will have 60 days to acquire the required BCLS, ACLS, and PALS.
Employment standards include current requirements as determined by Federal, State, and Wise Health System policy. Equal Opportunity Employer.Why Wise Health System?At Wise Health System, we provide care because it’s personal for us – it’s about our patients and their families, our community, and our employees. Our success will result in transformed and improved lives through better health. We are passionate about the care we provide because we care deeply about the people receiving it. Does this sound like you? If so, we want to talk! About UsWise Health System was established in 1967 as an authority of the City of Decatur located in Wise County, Texas and created to serve the population of Wise County as our primary market. Today, Wise Health System has 2,000+ employees and 200+ physicians and spans across 8 different counties in North Texas (911/EMS covers 900 sq miles). WHS is comprised of: Decatur East Campus (99 Med/Surg beds), Decatur West Campus (51 IP Rehab/BHU beds), Wise Health Surgical Hospital of Argyle (12 beds), Wise Health Surgical Hospital of Parkway (24 beds), Wise Health Emergency Center/Urgent Care Argyle, 18 Wise Health Clinics, 40+ secondary market locations, 5 therapy/sports medicine/fitness facilities, and 7 nursing home facilities.
- Wise Health System – East Campus
- Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence
- ACC Accredited Chest Pain Center
- Primary Stroke Center
- Level IV Trauma Center
- Wise Health Surgical Hospital at Argyle
- Total Hip and Total Knee Center of Excellence
- Wise Health Surgical Hospital at Parkway
- Spine Center of Excellence
- Company paid life/AD&D insurance and long-term disability insurance
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Aflac: Accident and Critical Care w/ Cancer Protection Plans
- Short term disability insurance
- Retirement Plan with a percentage matching contribution
- Generous PTO offering
- Tuition Reimbursement of up to $5,250.00 per tax year