USPI TEXAS ORTHOPEDICS SURGERY CENTER IN AUSTIN, is seeking a motivated RN PRE-OP/PACU to join our team. Texas Orthopedics Surgery Center (TOSC) is a fast-paced ASC environment committed to producing the highest quality work and experience for patients and their families. 

 10HR SHIFTS AVAILABLE

The Pre-Op/PACU RN has the responsibility to plan, direct organize, coordinate and implement all nursing care services for the pre-op and post surgical patients in a manner consistent with our mission statement. Nurses work within both pre-op holding and PACU (post-anesthesia care unit), where patients are cared for and monitored as they recover from the effects of anesthesia. The nurses responsibilities include all aspects of patient care prior to and following surgery. This care includes monitoring heart rate, blood pressure, breathing and respiration, as well as managing the pain and nausea that often follow anesthesia. Additionally they are responsible for:

• Admits, transfers, and discharge of patients.

• Completes ongoing patient assessment and documents according to policy.

• Participates in the development of patient plan of care to include patient problems, goals, evaluations and interventions.

• Reports symptoms and significant changes in patient’s condition to appropriate personnel immediately.

• Assesses, collaborates and coordinates patient’s discharge planning needs and readiness for discharge with other members of the care team.

• Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

• Demonstrates proficient IV setting skills.

• Follows age specific standards in administering medications.

• Follows age specific standards of care during altered states of consciousness related to analgesia, conscious sedation or anesthesia

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Required Skills

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.

• Minimum of 2 year experience in Pre-Op and PACU/ Critical Care setting

• Current Texas License as a Registered Nurse

• Current in BLS, ACLS and PALS required

• Possess the ability to work independently and prioritize responsibilities

• Possess the ability to deal tactfully with patients, families, physicians, and employees

• Knowledgeable of policies and procedures specific to pre-operative and PACU (post anesthesia care unit)

• Clinically proficient in pre-op/ PACU nursing skills, demonstrating knowledge of the development needs of the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient

• Physically and emotionally capable of performing responsibilities of position

WHO WE ARE

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and health care systems to provide first class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.

For more information about USPI, check out our WEBSITE, FACEBOOK, TWITTER, or LINKEDIN.

USPI complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce.  If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date.  If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.  

Required Experience

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.

• Minimum of 2 year experience in Pre-Op and PACU/ Critical Care setting

• Current Texas License as a Registered Nurse

• Current in BLS, ACLS and PALS required

• Possess the ability to work independently and prioritize responsibilities

• Possess the ability to deal tactfully with patients, families, physicians, and employees

• Knowledgeable of policies and procedures specific to pre-operative and PACU (post anesthesia care unit)

• Clinically proficient in pre-op/ PACU nursing skills, demonstrating knowledge of the development needs of the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient

• Physically and emotionally capable of performing responsibilities of position

WHO WE ARE

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and health care systems to provide first class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.

For more information about USPI, check out our WEBSITE, FACEBOOK, TWITTER, or LINKEDIN.

USPI complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce.  If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date.  If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.