Registered Nurse; RN) Post Anesthesia; PACU

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Full Time Professional San Antonio, TX, US 1 Attachments

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $43.00 To $47.00 Hourly

Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Location: Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, TX

Position Type:Full time (30 - 40+ hours/week), hourly.

FLSA Status:Non-exempt

Education Level:ASN/AND degree is required, Valid and unencumbered RN license is required.

Job Category:
Health Care

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We are committed to providing our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Vighter’s Mission is to provide efficient, fast, high-quality healthcare staffing to our clients. Our Culture’s 5 key elements are crucial to the effectiveness of our employees in accomplishing our mission. These elements are:

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Creating and cultivating this Culture within the organization is our commitment to our employees. Above all, Vighter employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude that they are expected to share externally with every Vighter Client and Customer.

Summary:

Vighter is recruiting Registered Nurses (RN) with a specialty in the Pre-/Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) to provide patient care support at the Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, TX.

Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, serves as the largest and most robust military healthcare organization within the Department of Defense (DOD) providing safe, quality care to our military service members, their families, veterans and civilian emergency patients.

Vighter is a Service Disabled, Veteran Owned Small Business that is accredited by both the Joint Commission and ISO-9001. With our dedication to continuous improvement, Vighter assists in the provision of the highest standards of care.

Principle Accountabilities:

• Provide comprehensive hands-on care, including hygiene, RN duties, pre- and post-anesthesia support, mobility assistance, wound care, medication management and a wide range of treatments, adhering to established procedures.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including medical, family, and social history, advanced directives, and current health status.
• Base care planning on comprehensive assessments adhering to recognized professional and institutional standards of practice and scopes of care.
• Administer and management of intravenous infusion therapy as needed. Administer medications via various routes, demonstrating a thorough understanding of drug actions and potential side effects; adhere strictly to protocols and limitations.
• Perform tests, phlebotomy, and other diagnostic procedures to support accurate diagnoses.
• Develop, implement and document individualized patient care plans, reflecting patient progress and evolving needs.
• Assess patient/family learning needs, develop targeted education plans, and document their understanding of provided information.
• Recognize and effectively respond to life-threatening situations, initiating appropriate emergency measures and life‑saving interventions.
• Communicate pertinent patient information clearly and concisely to the interdisciplinary care team.
• Strictly adhere to infection control protocols to minimize the risk of healthcare-associated infections.
• Actively participate in relevant meetings, conferences, and training programs to maintain competency and enhance professional skills.
• Proficiently operate, troubleshoot and maintain specialized patient care equipment, including mechanical ventilators,…