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Registered Nurse (RN) - Recovery (PACU) - Full-time / Part-time
Hours | Part-time, Full-time |
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Location | Houston, TX Houston, Texas |
About this job
The Woman's Hospital of Texas
Registered Nurse - Recovery (PACU)
POSITION SUMMARY:
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Under the direction of the Charge Nurse and/or Nurse Manager, responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and, when applicable, appropriately delegates and supervises tasks to provide optimum patient care.
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Fulfills the duty and responsibility to maintain competence and to continue personal and professional growth.
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Participates in establishing, maintaining, and improving patient's health care goals through patient assessment, planning and implementation of nursing interventions and evaluation of patient outcomes.
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Identifies and assists with opportunities for performance improvement activities on the unit and with other service areas.
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Accurately and completely documents all aspects of care given.
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Demonstrates fiscal responsibility by taking ownership of time management, decreasing waste (of time and supplies) and promoting cost effectiveness. To actively market services to increase volume and awareness.
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Demonstrates the ability to be an advocate for and strive to protect the health, safety and rights of the patient.
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Interactions with patients and colleagues demonstrate compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and uniqueness of every individual, unrestricted by considerations of social or economic status or cultural beliefs.
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Communicate effectively with other care providers (physicians, nurses, business office, and medical records) to provide for continuity of patient care and to meet the needs of the customers we serve.
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Demonstrates ability to fulfill requirements of attendance, punctuality, and timekeeping practices.
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Behaviors and interactions demonstrate a positive attitude, personal initiative and motivation to achieve the goals of the unit.
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To uphold the standards of the profession and organization and practice ethically and with integrity.
Position Requirements:
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Current RN license in Texas
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BSN is required.
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Minimum of 1 year PACU or Critical Care experience in an acute care hospital setting is required.
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BLS, issued by the American Heart Association Healthcare Provider, required.
- ACLS and PALS is preferred.