Pre​/Post Op Pacu Registered Nurse; Rn

Pre/Post Op Pacu Registered Nurse (Rn)

Job Posting

Title:

Pre/Post Op PACU Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Code: R_

Location:

AUSTIN, TX

Dell Medical School

• Position Open To:
  All Applicants
• Weekly Scheduled
  
  Hours:
  
  40
• FLSA Status:
  Non-Exempt from FLSA
• Earliest
  
  Start Date:
  
  Immediately
• Position Duration:
  Expected to Continue
• Location:
  
  AUSTIN, TX

The Pre-Op/PACU RN is responsible for providing high-quality careto patients before and after surgical procedures. This role involves preparing patients for surgery, monitoring their recovery from anesthesia, and ensuring a smooth transition through theperioperative 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 patient sand 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 year(s) of experience in in pre-operative orpost-anesthesia care.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Texas.

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

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

$39.42/hr + depending on qualifications

• Standard office equipment
• Repetitive use of a keyboard
• May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicablediseases, blood borne pathogens, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications and disoriented or combative patients, or others.

• 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 forthe last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, toinclude both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staffwho are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement Systemof Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours perweek 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 employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy ofequal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on thebasis 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.

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in anyother manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay orthe pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees whohave access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information,unless the…