Registered Nurse | PreOp/PACU | PRN

Job Summary:

Baylor Scott and White Surgicare Garland is a successful Ambulatory Surgical Center that averages 4,500 surgeries/procedures a year. We partner with one of the premier healthcare systems in the Metroplex (Baylor Scott and White), United Surgical Partners International and physicians to provide first-class surgical services for local communities. We recognize employees as our number one asset.

The Pre-op/PACU Registered Nurse provides quality patient care using the nursing process, the medical plan of care, and organizational policies. The Pre-op/PACU RN provides safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care in the perioperative services for all patient populations. The Pre-op/PACU RN supports the mission, vision, and values of the organization. The Pre-op/PACU RN reports to the Administrator of Baylor Scott and White Surgicare Garland.

Facts about Baylor Scott and White Surgicare Garland

• Opened in 1989
• Averages 4,000 surgeries/procedures per year
• Operating Rooms - 4
• Procedure Rooms - 1
• Specialties Include: ENT, General Surgery (Bariatrics), GI/Endoscopy, Gynecology and Ophthalmology
• Managed by United Surgical Partners International
• Joint Commission Accredited

Required Skills:

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current Texas Nursing License
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS
• Minimum of 2 years experience in Pre-Op/PACU preferred
• Strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient
• Understand principles of aseptic technique and their implementation
• Ability to care for patients from infancy to geriatrics
• Knowledge base to recognize, evaluate, solve problems and correct errors
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing condition of the patient when needed
• Excellent teaching skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Demonstrate strong professional and ethical behavior
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, physicians and fellow employees. (TEAMWORK)
• Strong customer service skills
• Demonstrate accountability, creativity, innovation and be receptive to change
• Possess basic knowledge of Performance Improvement ideology

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