Registered Nurse - Inpatient PACU

We are searching for an PRN Inpatient Registered Nurse for the Radiology PACU department -- 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.

Think you’ve got what it takes?

• →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.

• 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  
• 9-12 Months Professional Nursing Experience Required