PRN Pre​/Post Registered Nurse; RN), Ambulatory Surgery Center

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PRN Pre/Post Registered Nurse (RN), Ambulatory Surgery Center

Dell Medical School

All Applicants

8

Non-Exempt from FLSA

Immediately

Expected to Continue

AUSTIN, TX

The Pre-Op/PACU 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. The Pre-op/PACU RN reports to the Pre-op/PACU Charge Nurse and works closely with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals.

• 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
• Active Texas RN license
• 2+ years pre- or post-op experience in pre-operative or post-anesthesia care.
• Flexibility in days and hours available to work

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• Master’s degree in Nursing
• 3+ years pre- or post-op experience in pre-operative or post-anesthesia care.
• Certification in Post-Anesthesia Nursing (CPAN) and Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Experience in an ambulatory surgery center.

$47.30/hr + depending on qualifications

• Work hours are variable based on patient care needs but are generally Monday-Friday
• Ability to sit and stand for prolong periods of time, ability to walk, some bending, stooping and stretching
• Ability to perform overhead and low reaching activities
• Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to provide patient are and operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, and occasional use of other office equipment;
• Requires normal range of hearing/eyesight/voice projection to record, prepare, and communicate appropriately;
• Physical strength for equipment needs and patient care activities; may require frequent lifting/moving up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting/moving in excess of 50 pounds;
• Ability to move quickly in response to patient needs
• Exposure to noisy equipment
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations, high stress/pressure, handles emergency or crisis situations, regular interaction with emotional patients and/or family members
• Work is performed in a patient care setting and may involve exposure to infections, communicable diseases and hazardous materials, radiation/laser, waste gases and blood and body fluids. Frequent exposure to water and chemicals used in disinfection/sterilization process

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action…