Registered Nurse PACU
Company: HCA Healthcare
Location: Pearland
Posted on: January 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Description IntroductionDo you have the career opportunities as
a(an) RN- Pre-Post Op you want in your current role? We invest in
what matters most to nurses like you - at home, at work, and at
every stage in your career. We have an exciting opportunity for you
to join HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland which is a part of the
nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA
Healthcare.BenefitsHCA Houston Healthcare Pearland, offers a total
rewards package that supports the health, life, career and
retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs
include:
Learn more about Employee BenefitsNote: Eligibility for benefits
may vary by location.
Do you want to work where you have a voice? Nurses are at the
forefront of our commitment to the care and improvement of human
life. At HCA Healthcare, there are many ways for nurses to have a
voice through professional practice councils, advisory councils,
vital voices surveys, and units of distinction. We learn from our
multi-generational nursing family. We partner with our Nurses at
HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland!Job Summary and Qualifications:The
Registered Nurse performs direct patient care within the scope of
the Registered Nurse Practice Act. Utilizes therapeutic
communication in daily practice. Maintains a safe a therapeutic
environment. Identifies nursing problems as they relate to the
individual needs of the patient. Plans individualized patient care
utilizing an interdisciplinary approach. Participates in
performance improvement activities. Provides care and coordinates
participation that fosters the goals of the hospital's mission and
vision statement.When acting in charge nurse role, registered
nurses are responsible for day-to-day activities to ensure the
delivery of quality patient care in a therapeutic environment. Make
staff assignments based on patient need and the skill of the staff.
Serve as role models and clinical resource for the staff. Respond
in a timely manner to requests for information or follow-up with
physician, staff or patient issues.QUALIFICATIONS:* Graduate of an
Accredited School of Nursing* Current RN licensure issued by the
Texas Board of Nurse Examiners. Will accept RNs with compact
licensure. Candidate must obtain RN Licensure from the Texas Board
of Nurse Examiners within 6 months of hire.* BCLS required* BSN
RequiredPERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:* Demonstrates the ability to
perform specific competencies as listed on the competency
validation checklist(s).* Demonstrates age specific knowledge of
human growth and development, assessment, range of treatment and
care of patients.* Ensures the privacy of our patient and
confidentiality of their Protected Health Information (PHI).* Meets
mutually agreed upon performance goals/objectives as listed on the
Performance Management Plan.* Utilizes nursing process for
individual care to meet needs of patients.* Demonstrates ability to
perform technical skills and procedures.* Documents all patient
care.* Demonstrates critical thinking skills.* Promotes customer
service initiatives.* Promotes and exhibits teamwork.* Completes
mandatory education.* Complies with hospital policies/procedures
and patient safety initiatives.JOB SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE
COMPETENCIES:Duties & Responsibilities1. Communication Skills:
Verbal (with patients, families, grieving persons)[Use of SBAR
whendealing with physicians and their offices, interdepartmental
communication] Written(documentation of patient care) Telephone
(Pertaining to etiquette including HIPAA information)2. Physical
Assessment of the Adult with acute and chronic illness, Infection
Control Issue/Safety.3. Proficiency in IV starts & ability to
access implanted ports.4. Administration of Medications - knowledge
of commonly utilized medications/proficiency with IV
pushmedications, initiation and management of PCA infusion.5.
Aseptic Technique with regard to wounds, surgical sites, and
catheter insertions.6. Management of airways - oxygen set-up (nasal
cannula, ventimask, NRB, trach collar, BIPAP,Suctioning (oral,
Nasal and tracheal), and tracheotomy care.7. Management of the
patient in cardiac and respiratory arrest.8. Management of the
patient with decubitus: staging, selection of surface, and
encouragesmobility.9. Management of drains (NG, OG, and PEG, chest
tube, paracentesis).10. Obtains consents (surgical, chemotherapy
etc), prepares patients for procedures (including boarding pass,
etc) such as Endoscopy, Cardiac Catheterizations, Bronchoscopy,
Thoracentesis (Especially at bedside), MRI/MRA11. Management of
blood transfusions - obtains consents, blood justifications forms
and refusal for bloodtransfusions. Monitors for transfusion
reactions.12. Management of the Peritoneal dialysis patient.DEGREE
OF SUPERVISION REQUIRED:Minimal - must be able to work
independentlyREPORTS TO:Department specific chain of
commandEMPLOYEES SUPERVISED:Licensed and unlicensed assistive
personnelPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/HAZARDS NONE SOME FREQ VR.
FREQLIFTING 0-50Lbs XCARRYING 0-50Lbs XPUSHING 0-300Lbs XPULLING
0-300Lbs XSTOOPING, KNEELING XCRAWL XCLIMB XBALANCE XSOME =less
than 33% of time FREQ = between 34%-66% VR. FREQ = 67% or
greaterWORK POSITION %Sitting 10%Walking 50%Standing 40%PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS HAZARDS(x) Manual dexterity (eye/hand coord) (x) Use
of Latex products(x) Perform shift work (x) Exposure to
toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents(x) Maneuver weight of patients (
) Exposure to extreme conditions, hot/cold(x) Hear
alarms/telephone/tape recorder ( ) Exposure to
dust/fumes/helicopter(x) Walk/stand 90% of shift (x) Exposure to
moving mechanical parts(x) Reach above shoulder (x) Exposure to
potential electrical shock(x) Repetitive arm/hand movements (x)
Exposure to x-ray/electromagnetic energy(x) Finger Dexterity ( )
Exposure to high pitched noises(x) Color Vision (x) Exposure to
communicable diseases(x) Acuity - far (x) Blood born pathogen
exposure(x) Acuity - near ( ) Gaseous risk exposure(x) Depth
perception (x) Use of a fitted respirator(x) On Call
What qualifications you will need:
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most
Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times.
In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in
cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and
other uncompensated expenses.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas
Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If this opportunity is your next step in
your career path, we encourage you to apply for our RN- Pre-Post Op
opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be
contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing apply
today!We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at
our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion,
color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital
status, veteran status, or disability status.
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