RN PACU

Days Vary 7:30a-6p or 10a-6:30p (includes on-call shifts)APPLICATION MUST BE FILLED OUT ENTIRELY TO BE CONSIDERED FOR INTERVIEW PROCESSScope of Responsibility Registered Nurses are to provide assessment and planning for individualized patient care. Communicates with physicians, Unit Directors and co-workers as appropriate in regard to changes in patients condition or response to treatment. Performs general nursing duties in all acute care and out-patient settings with minimal supervision. Participates in performance improvement activities and core measure compliance. Responsible to the Executive Director of Perioperative Services Education Associate Degree Nurse or Bachelor of Science Nursing Training and Experience Current licensure with the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners Obtains and maintains American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers Obtains and maintains ACLS within 6 months of employment Obtains and maintains PALS within 6 months of employment 1 year previous experience preferred Health and Background Requirements Employment contingent upon successful completion of: Background Check Lab Work Immunization Records Rarely (Less than ½ hour per day)Occasionally (½ to 2 ½ hour per day)Frequently (2 ½ to 5 ½ hours per day)Continually (5 ½ to 8 hours per day)Not Applicable Physical Sitting – Occasional Stationary Standing –Occasional Walking – Frequently Ability to be mobile – Continually Crouching (bend at knees) –Occasional Kneeling/Crawling –Rarely Stooping (bend at waist) –Frequently Twisting (knees, waist, neck) – Occasionally Turn/Pivot –Occasionally Climbing –Rarely Balancing –Occasionally Reaching overhead –Occasionally Reaching extension –Occasionally Pushing/Pulling – (Maximum weight-35 lbs.) frequently Lifting/Carrying – (Maximum weight: -35 lbs.) Frequently Other Physical Demands: Ability to talk to patient and/or staff – continually Other Physical Demands: Ability to hear patients and/or alarms – continually Other Physical Demands: Vision (near and/or far) –continually Other Physical Demands: Ability to distinguish colors –continually Other Physical Demands: Ability to drive – not applicable Environment Risk of electrical shock – rarely Risk of Radiation –occasionally Fumes or Airborne Particles –rarely Chemicals –rarely Moving Mechanical Parts –rarely Noise Level –occasional Weather Conditions – not applicable Bloodborne Exposure (Refer to Bloodborne Exposure Control Plan in Policy Tech for possible exposure tasks) Continually Respirator Fit Testing Required Annually Age of Patient Populations Served Neonates 1 – 30 day Infants 30 days – 1 year Children 1 – 12 years Adolescents 13 – 18 years Adults 19 – 70 years Geriatrics 71 + years Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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