PreOP/PACU Registered Nurse - FULL TIME (Surgery Center)

BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE SPORTS SURGERY CENTER AT THE STAR

6 OPERATING ROOMS

SURGERY CENTER SPECIALIZING IN ORTHOPEDICS

NO CALL, NO HOLIDAYS

DAY SHIFT

Pre-operative Duties

• Manage patients’ admission processes to 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 procedure

• Initiate IVs and ensure that patients are informed about the procedure and attending medical staff

Post-operative Duties

• Assess patients’ condition after a surgery has been performed

• Ensure that all vitals are within normal range

• Log all findings in patients’ files

• Answer patients’ questions and ensure that they are kept comfortable

• Make sure that all relevant IVs are in check

• Develop individualized care plans based on each individual patient’s condition

• Ensure that the all nursing activities are carried out in accordance to individual patient care plan

• Monitor patients for condition changes and report any changes to the doctor

• 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

• Must be a Registered Nurse with an unrestricted license in the state of Texas
• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Must have at least 2-5 years' previous experience in PreOP/PACU
• Previous experience in an ambulatory surgical center strongly preferred
• Must have current BLS, ALS and PALS
• Must possess a strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient
• Understanding of aseptic techniques and their implementation
• Ability to care for patients from infancy to geriatric
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing condition of the patient when needed
• Must be an excellent team player and have the ability to communicate with staff, patients and physicians

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Perioperative Care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Ambulatory Surgery: 2 years (Preferred)
• Pre-Operative: 2 years (Required)
• PACU, Post-Operative, Critical Care, Recovery: 2 years (Required)
• Orthopedic: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• RN (Required)

EMR Used:

• Not listed / Other

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
• Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture
• People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused

Work Remotely:

• No

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place