What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Travis PRE OP/PACU - Fulltime - Days position at OakBend Medical Center?
Responsibilities
The PACU/PREOP Registered Nurse is responsible for managing the care of the pediatric and adult patient requiring a surgical procedure. The PACU/PREOP RN is a professional nurse who is directly or indirectly responsible for delivering total nursing care to the perioperative patient during the post-operative phases of the perioperative stay. The PACU/PREOP RN participates in the clinical assessment, planning for care, implantation of appropriate nursing techniques and evaluation of nursing interventions.
Qualifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION
Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 1 year previous PACU/PREOP experience
REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Current licensure in Texas as Registered Nurse. Certified though the American Heart Association in Basic Life Support. ACLS required within 6 months of hire. PALS or ENPC preferred.
