Post Op Rn Jobs in Houston, TX (NOW HIRING)

Townsen Memorial Hospital is looking for a Registered Nurse PACU to join our team! Current, active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the State of Texas required.

Summary: The Registered Nurse PACU is responsible for admitting the patient to the clinical area and providing nursing care to the post-operative patient, as well as, developing a nursing care plan specifically designed for the individual patient. The staffing of the Center is based on a teamwork concept. Employees may be cross trained in other clinical areas and may be expected to perform duties other than their normal ones as staffing and patient needs change.

• Admits patients to recovery unit after surgery
• Develops and maintains an effective working relationship with patients, families, visitors, and other center employees
• Provides instructions to patients as advised by physician or physician assistant
• Educates patients and family, explains nursing procedures and actions taken to help reduce anxiety
• Composes initial assessment, determines the nursing needs of the patient, identifies patient's physical and mental status
• Documents patient care delivered concisely, precisely, and accurately on all records or documentation as indicated by policy
• Monitors the patient's medical condition and reports any significant changes to the admitting physician or anesthesiologist
• Completes patient care responsibilities and implements doctor's orders in a timely and accurate manner
• Communicates additional discharge needs when applicable (transportation, durable medical equipment)
• Performs post-op calls to patients
• Protects patient and family privacy rights by maintaining confidentiality of patient records in accordance to HIPAA requirements, policy and procedure
• Plans for routine events, anticipates/prevents and manages/evaluates emergent situations
• Ensures the post-operative area maintains a clean and therapeutic environment for all patients consistently
• Ensures supplies and equipment needed are available and in good working order
• Follows all safety rules, reports all accidents promptly and corrects minor safety hazards
• Communicates with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the workplace
• Maintains established center/departmental policies and procedures
• Adheres to the company standards of business conduct
• Performs other related duties as assigned

• Understands and maintains clinical competencies (general, age specific and drug administration)
• Demonstrates clinical problem solving and critical thinking
• Strong attention to detail: being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Makes decisions using evidence based analytical approach
• Ability to work independently by guiding oneself with little or no supervision
• Ability to adequately diagnose, plan and implement nursing interventions and evaluate patient condition.
• Ability to adapt to considerable variety, unexpected changes (positive or negative) and respond quickly, physically and mentally when priorities and /or the patient's condition change.
• Demonstrates self-control to maintain composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in difficult situations and high stress situations
• Ability to accept criticism and respond calmly and effectively
• Ability to maintain compliance with facility policies and procedures
• Ability to sustain compliance with continuing and mandatory education programs
• Practices nursing within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act of Texas and accepts responsibility and accountability for own actions
• Exceptional customer service, phone etiquette and possesses excellent, professionally polished patient interaction communication skills
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word and EMR
• Ability to maintain effective and organized systems and records to ensure timely patient flow
• Ability to clean, maintain, and make minor adjustments to equipment
• Ability to respond positively to requests for assistance from other team members
• Ability to be enthusiastic with a desire to learn and develop new skills.
• Effectively acclimate to various work schedules to achieve high quality of care

• Associate's Degree in Nursing or related field
• Registered Nurse in the State of Texas; License must remain active and unencumbered while employed
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS
• Two (2) years of experience in a PACU or ICU environment
• Must complete additional educational requirements as assigned by due dates

• 3 Medical Plans
• 2 Dental Plans
• 2 Vision Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short and Long Term Disability Plans
• Basic Life and Voluntary Insurance Plans with AD&D
• 401(k) with a 2-year vesting
• PTO + Holidays