Registered Nurse​/LHSH PACU PRN

Lubbock Heart & Surgical Hospital is a physician‑owned, family‑style inpatient center located in Lubbock, TX. We specialize in cardiac, orthopedic, nephrology, urology and general medical patients and provide a range of services across acute care, cardiac critical care, the emergency department, and surgical suites. We are looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our acute care team.

• Assess the physical, biophysical and health education needs of adolescent, adult, and geriatric acute care patients.
• Gather pertinent patient care data using all available resources.
• Establish a nursing plan of care, including measurable short and long‑term goals for patients.
• Prepare a plan for discharge and follow‑up appropriate to patient and family needs.
• Participate with the responsible supervisor to develop monthly staffing plans.
• Implement interventions appropriate to the age‑specific needs of patients.
• Safely and accurately administer medications commonly used in acute care nursing units.
• Provide patient and family education for patients and their family/caregivers.
• Provide appropriate and safe interventions in emergency situations commonly experienced by acute care patients.
• Perform basic patient care procedures as required by the specific nursing unit.
• Communicate with members of the health care team and other appropriate parties as necessary in delivery of care.
• Document nursing care to maintain an accurate and legal medical record.
• Operate specialized equipment included in the acute care unit equipment checklist.
• Assist in maintaining a safe environment for patients.
• Manage the care of patients undergoing procedures requiring analgesia, sedation, and anesthesia.
• May participate on department and hospital committees and provide in‑service training to hospital staff.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Utilize special knowledge of age‑specific differences in acute care patients to recognize changes in patient status.
• Actively participate on appropriate committees and QA/PI activities.
• Follow OSHA and other standards for protection against blood‑borne pathogens.
• Serve as relief charge nurse as needed or instructed by the Nursing Director.

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Currently licensed in the state of Texas.
• BSN preferred.
• BCLS and ACLS required.
• 2–5 years of experience in a cardiac care setting.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in the postoperative recovery unit (PACU).

PRN.

• Medical, vision, dental, PTO, and 401(k) benefits.
• Individually tailored 6‑12 week orientation.
• Opportunities for advancement and a career ladder for RNs, LVNs, and CSTs.
• Consumer discounts through hospital perks.
• Family‑style atmosphere.
• Opportunity for multi‑unit training.
• Free CEUs through Cornerstone, our online training system.
• Flexible scheduling.
• No mandatory overtime.