Registered Nurse (Rn) Post Anesthesia Care

We are searching for an Inpatient Staff Nurse -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will provide nursing care to patients by assessing, planning, educating, implementing, and evaluating age-appropriate care that incorporates family-centered principles and cost-effective care.

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Job Duties & Responsibilities

Assists in the collection of patient/family data that may include biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and environmental information per site protocol

Collects and documents vital signs, height/weight and reason for visit

Prepares patient for examination per site protocol

Assists provider, as directed, during treatments, examinations and testing as directed by provider and within scope of site

Administers medication and immunizations as directed by physician per site protocol

Documents administration of medication and immunizations in the medical record per site protocol

Provides patient/family education as instructed by the physician or site protocol

Documents such education in the medical record

Coordinates referrals

Triages presenting patient complaint per site protocol

Verifies provider order and patient per site protocol

Collects and processes specimen according to manufacturer's instructions and using proper technique

Demonstrates service philosophies to patients and families

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Skills & Requirements

Bachelor's degree in nursing or one of the following:

Associate degree in nursing/related field accepted by the Texas Board of Nursing for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining an RN license with acceptance or current enrollment in a BSN program and a signed agreement

Technical Diploma in Nursing with acceptance or current enrollment in a BSN program and signed agreement

Must be currently enrolled in A Nursing Bridge Program working toward an MSN. Verified BSN-equivalency or a signed agreement is required.

RN License - Texas Board of Nursing or Nurse Licensure Compact

Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association required

1 Year Professional Nursing Experience Required