What are the responsibilities and job description for the PACU Nurse position at Mia Aesthetics - Houston?
Description
Mia Aesthetics is a leading provider in plastic surgery services with a growing top-tier staff of plastic surgeons, expanding locations nationwide, and well over 50,000 satisfied patients. Our mission is to bring beauty and cost-efficiency into reality. At Mia Aesthetics we provide the highest quality plastic surgery, all at affordable prices.
- Our Core Values: Patients First, Collaborate Openly, Respect for Others, and Execute with Purpose.
A PACU nurse provides planned, skilled nursing care for patients in the critical postoperative period. Provides continuous patient surveillance for early recognition and immediate response to medical or surgical complications that may arise in any postoperative patient.
- Participates in primary care of patients as needed and makes rounds as indicated to verify the patient needs are met
- Provides nursing care to meet patient needs related to surgical condition and type of anesthesia administered
- Monitors patients and informs surgeons or anesthesiologist immediately of observed complications
- Assists in coordinating patient care activities with medical staff and healthcare team members to provide for continuity of patient care.
- Documents that information received from the patient is disseminated to the appropriate people or areas
- Documents and carries out Pre/Post-Operative orders given by surgeon, as well as documents all information for post anesthesia care of patient
- Assists nursing staff in identifying and solving nursing care problems
- Collaborates medical staff and healthcare team members in developing coordinated outcomes and interventions regarding patient progress and care
- Assists with nursing activities during emergencies
- Effectively organizes time, equipment, supplies and personnel for management of the PACU
- Maintains order and cleanliness of postoperative areas
- Assists in inventory of supplies, drugs and equipment to maintain availability and stock levels in postoperative areas
- Follows established HIPPA policies and procedures at all times
- Assumes accountability and responsibility for attendance and timely completion of mandatory training programs, unit specific requirements (i.e. CEUs/ACLS/BLS) and unit meetings.
Requirements
- Associates or Bachelor Degree in Nursing
- Active Registered Nurse License within state
- Minimum 1 year of PACU experience required
- Active BLS and ACLS certification
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills across various audiences
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
Mia Aesthetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.
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