Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Ascension Health
Burnet, TX

RN Registered Nurse - Recovery Room PACU

Details * Department: Surgery Recovery Room/PACU * Schedule: PRN Monday - Friday 3x10 hour shifts. Shift typically will run 7:30am - 5:30pm, Mondays and Thursday are typically later days, ability to flex shifts is helpful. Call requirement one Friday/Saturday/Sunday every 6 weeks and 3 week days each 6 week period. Be prepared to cross train into PreOp. * Hospital: Ascension Seton Highland Lakes * Location: Burnet, TX Benefits Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community * Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics. Responsibilities Provide direct nursing care for anesthetized patients in the immediate post-operative or post-procedural period. * Follow aseptic sterile technique according to Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses / American Society of Peri Anesthesia Nurses (AORN/ASPAN) standards. * Evaluate patient's responses to treatments and interventions. * Manage patient's pain. * Anticipate case-specific needs based on knowledge of procedure(s) performed and pathophysiology. Requirements Licensure / Certification / Registration: * Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. * One or more of the following required: * Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. * BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Education: * Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR professional licensure at time of hire required. Additional Preferences 1 year RN experience BSN preferred ACLS, BLS, PALs Excellent communication skills PACU or ICU RN experience Why Join Our Team Ascension Seton, based in Austin, Texas, has provided thousands of associates and caregivers a rewarding career in healthcare since 1902. Ascension Seton operates more than 100 clinical locations in Central Texas and four teaching hospitals, including Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas and Dell Children's Medical Center. Join us and create a career path you will love. Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states. Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension. Pay Non-Discrimination Notice Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants. This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.