PRN Pre​/Post Op Registered Nurse; RN), Overnight

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PRN Pre/Post Op Registered Nurse (RN), Overnight

AUSTIN, TX

The Pre/Post Operation Overnight RN is responsible for providing high-quality care to patients before and after surgical procedures. This role involves preparing patients for surgery, monitoring their recovery from anesthesia, and ensuring a smooth transition through the perioperative process.

• Assess patients' physical and emotional needs.
• Take and record vital signs and medical histories.
• Initiate IVs and administer pre-operative medications.

• Observe patients for side effects of anesthesia.
• Monitor and record patient vital signs.
• Assess patients' level of consciousness and comfort.

• Administer pain medications and other treatments as necessary.
• Change wound dressings and provide post-operative care.
• Ensure patients receive appropriate pain management.

• Communicate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Coordinate patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Provide detailed handovers to the next shift.

• Provide pre‑ and post-operative care instructions to patients and their families.
• Answer questions and address concerns regarding surgery and recovery.
• Offer emotional support and reassurance.

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
• At least 2 years of experience in pre‑operative or post‑anesthesia care.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Texas.

• Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN) or related field
• At least 3 years of experience in pre‑operative or post‑anesthesia care
• Supervisory experience.
• Certification in Post‑Anesthesia Nursing (CPAN) and Basic Life Support (BLS).

$47.89/hr+ depending on qualifications

• Standard office equipment
• Repetitive use of a keyboard
• May be exposed to communicable diseases, blood‑borne pathogens, ionizing and non‑ionizing radiation, hazardous medications, disoriented or combative patients, or other hazards.

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.