What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN PACU position at TOPS Surgical Specialty Hospital (11000)?
RN PACU
Location: TOPS Surgical Specialty Hospital, Houston TX
Position: Full-Time
About Us
TOPS Surgical Specialty Hospital is a proud member of United Surgical Partners International (USPI), a leading provider of ambulatory surgical services. Our center is dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a safe and efficient environment. We specialize in a range of surgical procedures and pride ourselves on innovation, excellence, and compassionate service.
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated RN PACU to join our team at TOPS Surgical Specialty Hospital. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring seamless surgical and patient care operations. The ideal candidate is passionate about delivering high-quality care, has a strong attention to detail, and thrives in a collaborative healthcare environment.
- Responsible for implementing all physician orders, providing for the continuity and quality of nursing care for all patients, with continual evaluation of the patients' condition, providing patient safety, comfort, and privacy at all time
- Assist the physicians in the procedure rooms with various tasks, conscious sedation and utilizing sterile technique as deemed appropriate.
- Responsible for providing total comprehensive patient care to patients emerging from general anesthesia and/or sedation
- Responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient and family in preparation for discharge.
- Interdependent Partnering
- Good communication and human relations skills
- Mastering Complexity
- Ability to organize and follow through on own initiative.
- Ability to master new skills.
- Technical/Functional
- Thorough knowledge of all phases of perioperative process including knowledge of surgical procedures and anesthesia implications.
- Current nursing assessment and patient care skills.
- Telemetry experience necessary
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Currently licensed in the state
- Current BLS, ACLS and PALS
- Minimum of 2 years experience in PACU or ICU
- Competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
- Work-life balance – predictable schedules with no weekend or holiday shifts for most positions.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.
