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PACU Registered Nurse
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What they do
A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
$66,553 / year median in Texas
+13% projected growth
Job Description
- Our promise to you:
- Joining Texas Health Mansfield is about being part of something bigger.
It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. Texas Health Mansfield is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that
- together
- we are even better.
- All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
- + Benefits from
Day One:
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
+ Paid Time Off from Day One + 403-B Retirement Plan + 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
+ Career Development
+ Whole Person Well-being Resources
+ Mental Health Resources and Support
+ Pet Benefits
- Schedule:
- Full time
- Shift:
- Day (United States of America)
- Address:
- 2300 LONESTAR RD
- City:
- MANSFIELD
- State:
- Texas
- Postal Code:
- 76063
- Grow with us. Eligible clinicians have the opportunity to earn salary increases of up to 20%
- through our Clinical Ladder Program based on experience, professional development, and achievement of advancement criteria.
_Clinical Ladder participation is voluntary. Salary adjustments are determined by program eligibility, advancement level, and organizational guidelines._
+ Participates in direct patient care across geriatric, adult, adolescent, and pediatric populations, analyzing and interpreting patient-specific information to assess and reassess individual nursing care plans.
+ Demonstrates critical thinking skills when interpreting changes in patients' immediate post-operative conditions.
+ Communicates patient information to all appropriate caregivers to ensure effective continuum of care.
+ Manages and interprets all patient monitoring devices in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) environment competently.
+ Provides accurate, timely documentation, utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to deliver competent, effective, cost-efficient patient care.
+ Participates in the revision and review of unit-specific policies and procedures, actively engaging in unit goals and performance improvement.
+ Maintains appropriate infection control measures and ensures a safe patient environment.
+ Assists in the care and maintenance of equipment and stocks the unit with supplies.
+ Other duties as assigned.
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- + Computer proficiency [Required] + Excellent communication skills [Required] + Advanced IV skill set [Preferred] + Experience with medical records system [Preferred]
- Education:
- + Associate's of Nursing [Required] + Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred]
- Work Experience:
- + 1+ years critical care acute hospital experience [Preferred] + 1+ years post anesthesia experience [Preferred] + 1+ years' experience as a Registered Nurse in a PACU or critical care setting [Required]
- Licenses and Certifications:
- + Registered Nurse (RN) [Required] + Basic Life Support
- CPR Cert (BLS) [Required] + Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) [Required]
- Physical Requirements:
- _(Please click the link below to view work requirements)_ Physical Requirements
- https://tinyurl.com/2vvwrzem
- Pay Range:
- $33.61
- $62.53 _This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances._
- Category:
- Registered Nurse
- Organization:
- Texas Health Hospital Mansfield
- Schedule:
- Full time
- Shift:
- Day
- Req ID:
- 153357177