Collaborates with interdisciplinary team in the delivery of patient care, utilizing the nursing process; provides professional nursing care to patients, including conducting nursing assessments, assisting with exams and treatment, patient education, and maintenance of medical records.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Delivers safe and appropriate care to patients, according to the nursing skills inventory and the age and needs of the patient/population served.
• Coordinates the planning for the delivery of nursing care with an interdisciplinary team and administers appropriate clinical decisions in the delivery of patient care.
• Collaborates with, directs and may delegate to the healthcare team in the attainment of positive outcomes based on data, research, evidence, and professional standards of care.
• Obtains report from Circulating Nurse on patients.
• Maintains record of vitals according to facility policy and procedures.
• Adhere to policies regarding types of anesthesia received by patient: ie General (1 hour), MAC (15 Min), TIVA (30 min), Local (1 set of stable vitals)
• Ensure monitoring equipment is functioning.
• Coordinates with anesthesiologist for post-op medication management and pain management.
• Ensures all discharge orders are correct, in order, and signed by physician.
• Ensure safe transport to discharge location: whether it is to nursing unit or to vehicle with family for outpatient procedures.
• Keep PACU bays adequately stocked with anticipated supplies needed.
• Responsible for checking suction equipment and ensure function ability.
• Maintain recovery record charting and charges.
• Be able to recognize emergency situations, coordinate with anesthesia and physician, and handle in a calm proficient manner.•
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Texas.
• Minimum of one (1) year work experience in PACU.
• Maintains professional growth and development though seminars, workshops, and professional affiliation to keep abreast of the latest trends in the field of expertise
• Completes annual educational requirements