PRN Outpatient Surgery Center ASC PACU Registered Nurse in Houston, TX

Job Summary: Monday through Friday PRN position We are seeking a skilled and compassionate PRN Registered Nurse to join our PACU PRE/Post team. As a Registered Nurse in the PACU, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care before and after diagnostic and interventional procedures. Your expertise and attention to detail will be crucial in ensuring the safety and well-being of our patients. RESPONSIBILITIES: ● Provide pre/post procedure nursing care (assessment, monitoring, intervention and education) related to diagnostic and therapeutic adult cardiac catheterization procedures including (but not limited to) angioplasty, coronary stents, Swan Ganz/right heart catheterization, Peripheral Artery and Venous interventions and Cardiac Rhythm Management. ● Apply nursing theory to the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patient responses to health, illness, and procedure. ● Perform patient care according to patient priority (includes interventions identified through nursing diagnoses), and departmental, divisional, and/or unit policies, procedures, and protocols to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff. Document/report interventions and patient/family response. Follow universal precautions. ● Actively monitor patient vitals during adult vascular procedures. Participate in life-saving measures such as defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation as needed. ● Demonstrate competency in the following: Arterial and Venous access management/hemostasis, angioplasty, coronary stents, Peripheral intervention, intra-aortic balloon pumps, and recognition of cardiac rhythms. ● Demonstrates competency in caring for post-op patients with frequent vital signs and assessment skills ● Administer intravenous and oral medications to patients. ● Maintains and monitors pharmaceutical and narcotic levels and documents appropriately ● Manage patients under procedural sedation. ● Operate physiologic recorder and printer to monitor electrocardiogram and hemodynamic data. Troubleshoot equipment issues and/or initiate repair. ● Operate intra-aortic balloon pump console. Troubleshoot equipment issues and/or initiate repair. ● Follow and promote the centers mission and values ● Transport patient to/from pre-post recovery and surgical unit. ● Ensure adequate levels of all supplies are available in all procedural room(s) prior to and after every procedure and replace as needed. ● Ensure safe and effective patient care by following HIPPA and safe practices ● Maintains licensure with appropriate continuing education ● Shows and maintains competencies to care for the cardiovascular patient. ● Positively collaborate and coordinate the continuum of care within a multidisciplinary team and across divisions/units. ● Precept new staff at the direction of the Director of Nursing and/or Facility Administrator. ● Follow policies and procedures in accordance with regulations set forth by Texas Board of Nursing, AAAHC, CMS, AORN and Advanced Cardiovascular Centers. ● Demonstrate acceptance of responsibility; pride in work performed; flexibility in acceptance of assignments while consistently maintaining professional behavior and appearance. ● OIppertunity to train and provide cross-coverage for cardioac cath procedures in the operative suite. ● Document within the EMR, and other software programs. ● Perform other duties as assigned. Certification/Licensure Requirement: ● Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) required by start date. ● Current certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required by start date. ● Current license to practice nursing in the state of Texas or Compact as required by position start date. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $45.00 - $48.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Ability to Relocate: • Houston, TX 77062: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person